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Michael Ross Obituary
Michael P. Ross
On Feb. 1, 2021, an angel came to take Michael P. Ross home to his Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
Michael entered this world on Aug. 30, 1956. He attended Holy Rosary and Billings Central H.S., lettering in football. On Oct. 28, 1973, he was in a debilitating accident that changed the course of his life. While he didn't live his life the way most of us have, he touched many lives, encouraged many people and made his mind known by his signature gestures and unique sense of humor.
Preceding him in death are his father, J.D. 'Dave' Ross; his mother, Vivian V Smith Ross; and his sister, Mary K Ross Kossmann. Surviving family members are Anne M Gerke, sister, Billings; John D. Ross (wife Kathey), brother, Lakewood, Washington; Katie Carey, John Ross, Janet Zacharias and David Kossmann, his nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery will follow the service.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the caretakers and staff who assisted him throughout his life. Memorial donations can be made to Billings Central HS scholarship fund.
Condolences may be made at www.michelottisawyers.com.
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Teresa A Cox
February 5, 2021
Mike was very special to me. I had the pleasure to meet his mom and sister Mary and his brother Dave. God bless his family and friends and all that helped care for him at RSS.
Sincerely,
Teresa
Patty Kuchera
February 5, 2021
I am sorry for your loss
Juanita S. Ross
February 4, 2021
I had forgotten that our paths crossed about the same time Mike..... I entered employment with RSS in 1983 as well, and you entered our lives! You taught many lessons about patience, compassion and listening if we were indeed listening! You had many more lessons to share and this may be one of them! God bless you friend!
Webb Mandeville
February 4, 2021
I remember Mike from his time in Columbus. My condolences to his friends and family
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Carl Solberg
February 4, 2021
My condolences goes to Mike's RSS family, He and RSS were together faithfully for 48 years.
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