Flint, Michigan
ROSS, Julia M. - Of Davison, age 86, died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, February 21, 2011 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, Father Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. Those desiring may make contributions to Arrowhead Vets Club, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan or American Heart Association. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Scripture Service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Ross will be at the church from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of the Mass. Mrs. Ross was born in Flint, Michigan on May 17, 1924, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Zbyrad, and was a resident of the Flint area until moving to Davison. She married Lester Ross on April 28, 1945 and he preceded her in death in 1998. She was a 1943 graduate of Flint Central High School. She was a member of Arrowhead Vets Club, Flint Slovene Croatian Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2460, Polish Legion of American Vets #8, VFW Auxiliary Post #4087, Davison, Michigan, Association of Cooties Auxiliary, Hurley Hospital Auxiliary, previously Genesys Hospital Auxiliary and Lakeland Hospital Auxiliary. She was quick witted and enjoyed life to the fullest. Julia was a great cook and baker, enjoyed playing cards and putting puzzles together, and attended daily Mass. Mrs. Ross was employed by AC Spark Plug Division for 30.9 years, retiring in 1975 and was a member of UAW Local # 651. Surviving are two daughters, Karen (John) Gildner of Flint, Debra Ross and fiance' Frank Ford; five grandchildren: Michael (Liz), Matthew, Shane (Brian), Daniel (Erin) and Jon (Monica); 14 great-grandchildren: Kirsten, Daniel, Jonathan, Thomas, Joseph, Jenelle, Owen, Samuel, Soren, Selah, Caleb, Silas, Elena and Addison; sister-in-law, Audrey Caverly of Flint; brother-in-law, Clifford Ross of Interlachen, Florida; many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her five sisters, two brothers and two sisters-in-law. Your condolences may be shared with the family at
Read MoreDebbie and Karen, we are so sorry for your loss. It's never easy to lose a parent. We will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you both. I speak for all my family.
Barbara Higham
February 22, 2011 | Flint, MI
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your Mom was one awesome lady. She never went without her kiss. I loved her sense of humor and her quick wit. May she rest in peace, and be forever reunited with Les. May God Bless all of you.
Larry Clements
February 21, 2011 | Swartz Creek, MI
Sending you our love and prayers, at this sad time. Karen, you Mom really was one of a kind. A great lady,and always a good friend to us. How blessed you were, to have her, for so many wonderful years. We, too, will miss her. Our love, to all.
Bob & Jan Witucki
February 21, 2011 | Flint, MI
SO very sorry to hear about your Mumma, Debbie , she was such a sweetheart and so much fun! Hetch and I feel honored to have gotten to meet her. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Hetch and Jeani
February 20, 2011 | Davison, MI
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Deb.
Pat Ferra
February 20, 2011
We are praying for you during this time.
Rob Prince
February 20, 2011 | Lenexa, KS
Oh,how I am going to miss this precious
Lady, who always had a smile and a kind word,not to mention a kind and generous heart. My friend of 27 years I will love and miss you always. I have my memories for the good and bad days ahead . Love You Julia
Irene Gale, Lakeland, Florida
February 20, 2011
JULIE WAS A GREAT AND FUNNY LADY.ALWAY'S HAD A GREAT TIME AT THE BRIDGE WALK WITH HER AND LES.SHE WILL BE SADLEY MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW AND LOVED HER.
NINA BIRMINGHAM
February 20, 2011 | FLUSHING, MI
Julia will forever be in my thoughts. I treasure the recipes I have gotten from her throughout the years. I can not imagine fixing a family dinner without having at least one of Julia's recipes included! I will miss her sweet gentle spirit.
Sue Burgess
February 20, 2011 | Flint, MI