Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Jul 11, 1944 – Jul 27, 2022
Ross, Milton, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the age of 78.
Beloved husband of 50 years of Dr. Flordeliz Ross (nee Lopez); dear father of Liza (Tim) Gleason, Natasha (William) Olsen and Henrik (Jolene) Ross; grandfather of Jack, Kendall, and Daniel Gleason, Ysabella and Zoe Olsen, Noah, Harper and Reid Ross; brother of Barbara Woodson; uncle of Heather Higgins and Brian Gracey.
Milton’s microbiology career began with his military training at Walter Reed National Military Center and took him to his service with the 406th Medical Laboratory in Tokyo, Japan. He eventually returned to his St. Louis roots to attend Washington University followed by the University of Missouri, Columbia. His career spanned time at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital, as Laboratory Director at St. Louis Regional Medical Center and finally, at SSM St. Joseph Hospital.
Milton enjoyed traveling with his family on cruises and Disney trips. He also enjoyed exploring the world with Flora to locations such as the Philippines, Egypt, China, Alaska, and Africa.
Milton will most be remembered for his kindness; he was a gentle soul who loved his family and country. He was an avid Peanuts fan and he loved music from Vince Guaraldi to Jefferson Airplane. We will always remember him whistling a tune.
Services will be private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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Just heard about Milton’s death. So sorry to hear it. He was cherished colleague at St. Josephs. I always enjoyed his banter with Paul Lorenz. My condolences to you.
Carolyn Hrach
August 24, 2022 | Kirkwood, MO | Coworker
Flora- We are thinking about you & your family during this time. We are here if you ever need anything. Sending lots of love to you.
Jen & Tim Hertel
August 02, 2022 | Saint Louis, MO | Friend
My deepest sympathy to the Ross family. He will be missed. Though I have not seen Flor and Milton in a while I always think of you both. Warm comforting hugs Ising
Teresita Padilla-Cheuk
August 02, 2022
Dear Flora,
Linda and I are thinking of you in this especially sad time.
Bernie
Bernie Feinberg
August 01, 2022 | Webster Groves, MO | Friend
Dear Flora:
I am so very sorry that you have lost your Husband and the Father of your children, and Grandfather of their children.
It has been years since we last visited, but you and Milton have often been on my mind. May God Bless and Keep you all, and may His Face shine upon you and give you Peace and Grace.
God's Love always has met and always will meet every human need. Your needs will be lovingly met until you again join your Husband again in Eternity.
Love,
Bill Halliburton
August 01, 2022 | St. Louis, MO | Friend
Liza, I am so sorry to hear about your dad! It is hard to lose a parent! We are thinking of you and your family! Love Patty, Mike and family
Patty McElligott
August 01, 2022 | Westborough, MA | Family
Our warmest condolences go out to you and your family.
Marcial & Angie Floro
July 31, 2022 | Family
Our sincere sympathy! We lost a beautiful soul. May his memory be a blessing.
Marsha & Ernie Demba
July 30, 2022 | Ballwin, MO | Neighbor