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Shirley, I know you are sad but so thankful Bob knew Jesus as his savior. He has gone home. He has joy and you have hope that you will see him again.
Judy Madden
May 13, 2022


Grand Rapids, Michigan
1941 - 2020
Ross, Robert Walter 78 years old, of Cascade Township, Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on 05/07/2020. Bob had fought cancer three times and was ready to meet his Savior. Bob was born in Santa Monica, CA, on 06/18/1941. His parents were Robert Welker Ross and Margaret Janette O'Neill. His mother...
Read MoreShirley, I know you are sad but so thankful Bob knew Jesus as his savior. He has gone home. He has joy and you have hope that you will see him again.
Judy Madden
May 13, 2022

I always considered Bob as my brother. He was already living with our parents when I was born in January 1946! While he was 5 years older we enjoyed a great time growing up! Whether we were boxing, playing catch, or softball with Karen we had hours of fun. Many, many fond memories! Bob was always a great brother!
Larry Brooks
September 24, 2020 | Brother
Shirley I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Jo Salgat
September 23, 2020 | Friend

I always considered Bob as my brother, and his sister Karen as my sister. After all they were there before I was born! I mean really there living as family when I arrived! Bob and I had great times together playing cowboys and Indians. We also played catch. And had a great time messing up our garage door throwing pocket knives at it.
Bob was Catholic growing up, and we served Mass together several times. Being older he helped train me how to serve. He had lots of friends who...
Larry Brooks
June 13, 2020 | Family
I knew Bob for only a few years at church, put have more than a few good memories of him.
John Mc Dowell
john mc dowell
June 11, 2020 | Friend
Hi, Dad,
I love you and miss you. I want to thank you for your ever-present example of living a life of service to God and to others. Thank you for your kindness, patience, and love. Your demonstration of true resilience will continue to carry me through the tough times and your examples of gratitude and joy have shown me what it means to shine the love of Jesus.
A number of years ago, I remember you telling me a story after you'd returned from a bike ride. You said that during...
Sarah Draper
May 28, 2020 | Daughter
Wendell and I have many good memories of Bob over the years. One memory that stands out for me and will never be forgotten is when our son was killed in an accident in 1996. Bob and Shirley came to our aid immediately and Bob spent hours helping Wendell sort through photos of our son to put on boards for the funeral. He and his wife, Shirley, have been really genuine and caring friends. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family. May God grant an extra measure of His grace,...
Helen Christoff
May 25, 2020 | Friend
Dear Shirley,
Im so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. I remember him as such a kind and gentle man and the two of you were such an amazing couple. My heart and my prayers go out to you during a time of such great loss.
Cherie Winters
Cherie Winters
May 24, 2020 | Friend
We are so grateful to know Bob & Shirley through Cascade Christian Church. We loved getting to know Bob on the golf league many years ago. He was truly one of the kindest people weve known. About a month ago Bob spoke with me after church about my recent battle with cancer. He asked how I was doing and told me to fight hard and live strong, its not an easy ride, but we can do this. I loved his confidence and he made sure I knew I was not alone in the fight. Always a sweet smile and then a...
May 24, 2020