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Michael Ross Obituary

Michael J. Ross, age 37, of Olathe, KS, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004, in Chicago, IL. Michael was born March 19, 1967 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Donald J. and Margaret A. (Sanders) Ross. His father, Donald, preceded him in death on November 16, 1999. Michael possessed an entrepreneurial spirit that led him to the creation of a highly successful computer consultant business firm known as ASAP in Olathe, KS. He will be remembered by family, friends and clients for his honesty, integrity, and devotion. His family and friends will forever treasure the happy times they shared together with Michael. Michael will be deeply missed by many of his family and friends especially his loving wife, Tracy Ellen Ross and his daughter, Sydney Ellen Ross of Olathe, KS; his mother, Margaret A. Ross of Tucson, AZ; two sisters, Meg Taylor of St. Louis, MO, Katie Skinner of Baldwin City, KS; three brothers, Donald J. Ross of Columbus, OH, Patrick J. Ross of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Jim J. Ross of Lyons, CO. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2004, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Baldwin City, KS. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvaary Cemetery in Baldwin City. The family will gather to greet friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2004, at LambRoberts Funeral Home in Baldwin City. Memorials may be made to the Sturge Weber Foundation and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 64, Baldwin City, KS 66006.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jun. 26, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
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Alan Speight

July 25, 2004

To Michaels family, please be aware that your friends in this part of the world are thinking of you at this time.

Katie Skinner

July 14, 2004

To All who so bravely hugged us during Michael's send off. On behalf of the entire family I want you to know we smile when we think of your kindness. To the sea of Men who bravely took the second row and represented to us so much of Michael. To the ones who travelled from far distances and long ago friendships. To Michael's Clients that came the extra miles to introduce yourselves and tell us what Michael meant to you. To All of you, it takes some of the pain away and fills a big spot in the emptiness. Thank You. Out of the abyss came some really graceful things...biggest of all was you who gave us support and strength. We are so grateful for your gift!

Michael's Family

Carol, Randy, Jenny & Randy Tempel

July 2, 2004

"Hope comes in little ways,

it only takes one shining star,

one faithful friend,

one wisp of inspiration,

one touch of creation's beauty,

one deep sip of love,

to keep the illumination alive in us." - Joyce Rupp



Please know that we hold all of you,and Michael,in our hearts and in our prayers.

Love,

Meg Taylor

June 27, 2004

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow,



But remember me in every tomorrow,



Remember the joy the laughter the smiles,



I've only gone to rest a little while.



Although my leaving causes pain and grief,



My going has eased my hurt and given me relief.



So dry your eyes and remember me,



not as I am now, but as I used to be.



Because I will remember you all



and look on with a smile.



Understand in your hearts



That I have only gone to rest a little while



As long as I have the love of each of you.



I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

Michael & Sydney, July 2003

June 27, 2004

Katie & Michael, February 2004

June 27, 2004

Michael in Las Vegas, August 2003

June 27, 2004

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