DAVID ROSS Obituary

DAVID ROSS
November 7, 1936 - May 27, 2023
Santa Fe - David Ross passed away peacefully on May 27, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 86. David was a kind, generous, and fun-loving man, an artist, writer, and early in his career, an actor, filmmaker, and director. He was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, and friend.
David was born in Flushing, Queens, and in many ways was a New Yorker at heart, often reminiscing about egg creams, Coney Island, and working the 42nd Street newspaper stand where his boss introduced him to his beloved Carol in 1970.David joined the Army in 1956 and with the GI Bill attended Pratt Institute and the Art Center School. As an aspiring artist.
David lived in Florence, Italy for six years, studying the masters and selling portraits and landscapes in front of the Uffizi. He won the 1965 Donatello Award for his painting, "The Peace Party," a street scene depicting the end of WWII. David and Carol were married in Santa Fe in 1970 by dear family friend Fray Angélico Chávez. They moved from New York to Santa Fe in 1973 and rented a small house on Canyon Road, soon to become the David Ross Studio. David was best known for his animal art: hand-carved wooden step stools, benches, and doorstops painted to capture the likeness of his client's beloved pets. He was also recognized for his custom retables, especially his St. Francis and San Pasqual, one of which adorns the wall in Tomasita's main dining room.
A talented chef, storyteller, and jokester, David was always looking for ways to create fun and bring joy to others, from conjuring magic tricks over dinner to faking a clumsy drop of a birthday cake box-after slyly removing the cake. He donated countless art pieces to charity and took great pleasure in gifting his art to friends. David and Carol's life was filled with laughter, a love of art, music, film, and bird-watching. Carol is refilling the hummingbird feeder at the Bee Hive where David died.
David is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol, his 2 sons, Dalton and Julien, his daughters, Jessica and Chelsea, his grandsons Jason and Randall, his sister, Harriette, his nephew Joseph, nieces Jennifer and Marna, and great nieces Madison and Lauren. The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Andrea Teague, oncologist, Dr. Karin Thron and the entire Ambercare Hospice team for their extraordinary care, and Susan Benjamin and the multiple myeloma support group. Those interested in celebrating David's life are invited to donate to the New Mexico Wildlife Center: https://newmexicowildlifecenter.org/support-us/

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Jun. 2, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for DAVID ROSS

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Liz Ojeda

September 27, 2023

I did not know David but had a piece of his wood art thru a Denver pet store over 20 years ago. It needed some work and I contacted David in early 2020. He was so generous and kind and offered to do the repair. We were going to meet up in Santa Fe then covid hit. We lost touch and I have been trying to reach him this year. I just found this and really felt the loss. We were going to meet up and trade his service for a case of good champagne. It was fun exchange and I will remember him thru his work that I still have.

Judith A Ross

June 17, 2023

Although we didn´t spend a lot of time together, I loved my brother, David. In our younger years, we would search the almond orchard in California looking for escaped chickens and their nests. We jumped off the shed roof using umbrellas as parachutes. David was always loving and kind to me and our siblings. May he Rest In Peace. Judith Adele Ross, sister
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Maria Stennis

June 11, 2023

So sorry to learn of David's passing. My condolences to Carol and all of the family.

Alan Eichler

June 10, 2023

David was my beloved first cousin and we were friends from childhood. Our grandfather Abe Ross had the Ross Music Store in Astoria, Queens, where we often worked together. My late brother Larry Eichler worked with David on a film he directed. He was a wonderful man, extremely talented, and will be greatly missed. He joins his mother Helen, father Leonard, brothers Barry and Martin, and sister Jeannie, as well as grandmother Julia Ross and grandfather Abe who often took care of him as he was growing up.

Tony singer

June 6, 2023

RIP David Ross. May peace be with you.

Edith Bond

June 6, 2023

So sad to be informed about the passing of my brother David. I am his youngest half sister from our father. I always loved his visits and was impressed by his numerous talents. Always hoped to get back to Santa Fe again to visit once more. Love and sympathy to his beloved family. Edith Ross Bond

CT and Susie Herman

June 6, 2023

Please accept our heartfelt condolences. David was a special person, and will be sorely missed. CT and Susie Herman

Tove Shere

June 6, 2023

I have so many fond memories of David that it is impossible to pick one. Both he and carol shared there home with me in the early 70's, when I was going through a very difficult time in my life. Their kindness and support saved my life. I had the honor of working with him in the theater and on other projects in the community. My deepest love and sympathies to all the family and my arms will have to virtually wrap them selves around Carol. I love you both and will cherish every memory of David.

Tony & Deb Tupler

June 5, 2023

The world lost an incredibly interesting, kind and talented soul. Our condolences to Carol and his family.

Howard Gershon

June 3, 2023

So sorry to hear about David's passing. He was one of the good guys and such talented artist. We have several of his pieces so will always feel his presence.

Upton Ethelbah

June 2, 2023

Carol, Dalton and Julien-so sorry to hear of David´s passing. Such a good guy in so many ways. Our love to you all from the Ethelbah family.

Bill Hill

June 2, 2023

Sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a good man. My condolences to his family.

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