Alan Ross Obituary
Alan Eugene Ross, 67 years old died peacefully on February 20th 2026.
Alan was born on March 22nd, 1958, in Kansas City MO to Eugene and Beatrice Ross.
Alan married his high school sweetie Tinna Wagester in 1978. After moving to his childhood neighborhood Alan began working for Hanrahans as a back end screen runner.
During that time Alan and Tinna had 2 children (Abigail and Sarah).
Alan’s children remember him as a driven, honest and generous father who encouraged them to pursue their goals and to be honest and focused.
Alan was a witty individual who loved to cook and fish. He was passionate about making his loved ones and other people around him laugh.
He is preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Beatrice Ross, his wife Linda Ross.
Alan is survived by his children, Abigail Griddine, Sarah Nawaz, Michelle Riggert, Chris Riggert. His granddaughter, Alesia Griddine, and great grandson Amari (pizza dude) Griddine. Also, his brother Mark Ross, Henry Perry, his sisters Denise “Denni” Perry Ross, Naty Ross.
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8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138
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