Ralph I. Ross

Ralph I. Ross, age 88 of White Cloud, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009 at his home following a short illness. Ralph was born on August 17, 1920 in Sable, Michigan to Charlie Benjamin and Leona (Lamunion) Ross and has been a resident of the White Cloud area for the past 56 years. Ralph met and later married Aouda Ione Storms on June 30, 1941 in White Cloud and Aouda preceded him in death on March 30, 2002. Ralph had worked at the Newaygo County Road Commission for several years until his retirement as a supervisor. Ralph enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the NRA, had enjoyed riding horses in his younger years and had been a dairy and cattle farmer for many years as well. Ralph served in the United States Army during World War II.

He is survived by his children, Mable (Lou) Haase of Muskegon; Wanda K. LaBelle of White Cloud; Julie Stockner of Newaygo; Lisa Ross of White Cloud; 13 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; his sister, Sarah Smith; special friends, Ray & Vivian Wawscyk of White Cloud; Ray & Arlene Boucher of White Cloud. Ralph was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Ross on December 16, 2007 and by 9 sisters and 3 brothers.

VISITATION : Wednesday, January 14, 2009 from 12-2pm. FUNERAL SERVICES : Wednesday at 2pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel with Pastor Wesley Smith and Pastor Doug Bennett presiding with military rites given at the funeral home and interment in the Big Prairie Everett Township Cemetery. Friends may consider Heartland Hospice for memorial contributions in memory of Ralph. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Ross family online at www.crandellfh.com.

Remembering you and your family with sincere sympathy in your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Wilson family ( Ralph Ross's sister Sarah's daughter)

and the Marvel family ( Ralph Ross's sister Sarah's step daughter)

Posted 1/14/2009

My deepest sympathy to Lisa and the family of Ralph Ross. I had the opportunity to meet him as a social worker for Heartland Hospice from 2006-2008. We had many lively conversations together. I know that Lisa will miss her dad so much! May all of your wonderful memories uplift you all and your faith sustain you during such a difficult time. I had hoped to be able to come to the visitation or funeral, but am unable due to my new position as a social worker with another hospice much closer to my home. God bless you all! Hugs to Lisa from Carol! Carol Schwemin social worker

So sorry to hear about Ralph's passing. I let our Dad, Walt Campbell, Ralph's cousin, know this information, but as he is residing at Brookhaven Medical Facility here in Muskegon, he is unable to come in person to give his support to the family. We just wanted to let your family know we are thinking of all of you. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.------- Sincerely, Walt Campbell and the Campbell Kids

so sorry to hear of Ralph passing

I worked with Ralph at the road commission

we were good friends

Harvey Cruzan

Blythewood SC 29016

Posted 1/26/2009

Julie, I am so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. You are in my thoughts

Robin (Ho dell) Gust man

Posted 1/26/2009

Dear Mable, Wanda, Julie and Lisa so sorry to hear about your dad. I will always remember how Uncle Ralph would make me laugh when telling one of his many stores. He will be missed, but you will always have memories to fall back on. May the Lord give you Peace. Your cousin, Gary Ranger

Posted 1/26/2009

What a wonderful man in his own way. He'll be missed greatly. May God we with the family.

Betty Krueger
Customer Service
Independent Bank

Posted 6/26/2009