David Ross Obituary

Name: Visitation for David Ross
Start: 2017-01-20T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-21T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Heneghan-Suerth Funeral & Cremation Service

Dr. David F. Ross, PhD, CFPIM, CSCP, 68, U.S. Army veteran, of Park Ridge. Beloved husband of 27 years to Colleen, nee Cosgrove. Loving father of Jonathan, David (Kelly), Christopher (Leah), Carolyn Sipola and the late Ryan Ross. Dear grandfather of 7. Fond brother of Diana (Peter) King and the late Michael (Carol) Ross. Dear son of the late Fred and Dorothy, nee Lavin, Ross. Fond son-in-law of James J. and the late Patricia Cosgrove. David will be missed by cherished brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and many friends. David's University of Chicago Doctorate was in Modern British History. He taught courses at Northwestern University, Elmhurst College and Oakton. Member of APICS since 1987. He authored several books on Supply Chain Management. David was a 50+ year member of the "Wilmette Guys" baseball team. He loved history, music, woodworking and his dog, Cooper. Visitation Friday, January 20, 2017 from 3 until 9 PM at the M.J. SUERTH FUNERAL HOME, 6754 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago. Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Cremation Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the American Heart Association. For further information 877-631-1240 or www.suerth.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 18, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for David Ross

12 Entries

Kathy (Hagan - Cunningham) Evans

January 10, 2023

I can't believe another year has passed. I think of you so often and always with a smile on my face. You are so loved, my dear friend, and so very missed.

Kathy Evans

January 16, 2022

I don't think I ever told you, David, but you were the reason I went on to study British History. My emphasis turned out to be British Naval history which was also my passion. Thank you for that, my dear friend.

Kathy (Cunningham) Evans

January 10, 2021

I will always miss you, David.

Kathy Hagan-Cunningham-Evans

September 4, 2017

I was so heartsick to learn of David's passing. I knew him as a child and young adult and spent many wonderful days with him and his siblings. I wish love and condolences to all who love him.

Kathy Hagan-Cunningham-Evans

September 4, 2017

I am heartsick to hear of your passing and I wish all who loved you my condolences.

Kathy Evans

September 4, 2017

I just learned of David's passing and am literally heartsick. I grew up with him and his siblings - and I loved them all. David was a gentile, intelligent, witty and very kind man. I will miss him greatly and wish the most sincere condolences to all who loved him.

Susan Burkhardt

February 1, 2017

I was very disheartened to learn of Dave's passing. I worked with Dave at APICS. He was a kind gentle soul and so smart. He often bragged about his family and had a wonderful sense of humor. My prays go out to the Ross family. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time. God Speed Dave.

Judy Fradin

January 18, 2017

Dear Colleen and Ross children:

I first met David in 1967 when my late husband(then my boyfriend)Dennis began playing "Guy Ball." Dave might have still been in high school then. Over the following decades, like most of the Wilmette Guys, David grew up a bit, went to college, got married, started families, grew up some more, went to grad school, and played a lot of baseball.
He became our "Silver Fox" over the years,super-loyal to his baseball buddies, always the gracious gentleman to me. His marriage to Colleen brought him immense joy; Ryan's death rocked his world.
I remember Dave in his brash youth and watched him mature, like a fine wine, into the husband, father and scholar he was destined to be. He adored his kids. I can't believe he's gone, so much too young.

January 18, 2017

We at the Abington of Glenview extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Deborah Walsh

January 17, 2017

Dear Coz,
I am so sad for you and Jonathon. I have great memories, however, of our dinner parties at your house. You and Jim would be giggling and laughing while David and I were serious as he was telling me about the latest book he was writing. You always served a delicious dinner and the four of us laughed until tears ran down our cheeks. We were so silly at times. It was always a fun time. Thank you for the wonderful memories. You and I will share more good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Sending love and hugs, Deb

American Heart Association

January 17, 2017

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family today and always.

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