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Ross Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 12, 2018.

Smith, Ross B. 93, retired KDOT Utility Coordinator, 33rd Mason, and Former Chief of the Wichita Fire Reserve, passed away early Thurs Sept 6, 2018. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Frederick and Ethel (Bartley) Smith on July 17, 1925. Ross was a 68 year member of the Albert Pike Lodge #303, Community Daylight #453 where he was Past Master twice; Director of Rituals Emeritus of the Wichita Scottish Rite; Midian Shrine, York Rite, Keystone High 12, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, Ivy Leaf #75 Eastern Star. He is preceded in death by his parents; Frederick Ross and Ethel Anna Smith, wife; Charlene, sisters; Charlene A. Smith, and Anita West. He is survived by his children; Roslyn Lewis, Fred (Julie) Smith, Denise (Victor) Steiner, grandchildren; Tiffany (Miguel) Paklans, Cammie (Jarrod) Holiday, Scott (Stacie) Smith, Ashley Steiner, Joshua Steiner, Trevor Steiner, great-grandchildren; Braiden, Corinne, Finley, and Jemma. As per Ross' wishes, cremation has been completed, and a visitation with the family will be at the church from 7-8:30pm on Sept 14, 2018. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sat Sept 15, 2018 at the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, 3700 E. Mt. Vernon, Wichita, KS 67218. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, or to the Midian Plane of Mercy, c/o Midian Shrine Center, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202-2406. www.cochranmortuary.com

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Michael Burch

June 28, 2021

I known Ross Smith since i was 5 when we moved in down the street i have a lot of good stories of him the one i like is when i was truck driving i gave him a ride in the truck i miss him on the talks at the clydes repair shop. I will miss our talks he was a very good friend

Jan Brooks

September 11, 2018

It was a joy to get to know Ross and Charlene better when I was the Interim Pastor at Mt. Vernon. My dad, Jim, already knew them both from York Rite and Shrine. Whether at church or some Masonic function, they were a great couple. Ross' dedication was always apparent and his faith was strong. We have missed seeing him and will miss him more in the days ahead. He was a good and honorable man. Our prayers are with you all.

Vera Aikman

September 9, 2018

Fred, so sorry for your lost. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Scott Kailer

September 9, 2018

Ross will be greatly missed, we have lost a good man, Mason and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Smith family and I hope that you are comforted by the knowledge that Ross was as proud of all of you as I know you are of him.
Scott and Sue Kailer