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1932
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2020
Frank Ross Obituary
Gardnerville - Frank Clifford Ross of Gardnerville NV, passed away on April 17, 2020 from heart disease. He was 87. He was born to Frank W. Ross and Mary Louise Clifford Ross in Tonopah NV on November 12, 1932.
He moved to Reno in 1944, then to Sparks in 1958 and finally to Gardnerville in 2003. He attended Billinghurst Junior High School and was a graduate of Reno High School in 1950. He was a third generation Nevadan.
Frank was retired from the United States Air Force Reserve after 30 years of combined service in the Air Force, the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve.
Frank was married to Mary Lou Marconi Ross for 49 years before her death in 2001.
He is survived by his two children, John J Ross(Carla) of Fernley and Debra K Ross(Misty) of Gardnerville and 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
At his request there will be no funeral or memorial service.
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Carol Hough
June 9, 2020
Frankie was one of my favorite cousins, and had the most amazing sense of humor! It was always a pleasure to be around him! He will be missed!
May 22, 2020
Jay and Deb and families,
Your dad was such a wonderful person. Calm, patient and loving. The world surely needs more people like him. Sending hugs and love.
Sheri and Jeff
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