BORN
1945
DIED
2023
Keith Ross Obituary
Born May 08, 1945, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Clyde and Mary Ross.
He was a graduate of Waynesboro Senior High School, class of 1962.
He owned and operated Waynesboro Floral before moving to Vancouver in 1980. He worked for the City of Vancouver Parks Department for 23 years until his retirement in 2008.
Keith was an avid horticulturalist, who loved growing plants and maintaining a beautiful yard and garden.
He is survived by his sisters Marlene Blubaugh (Teddy), Waynesboro and Carletta Mahoney, Vancouver; one niece, April Sthal (Matt), and two nephews, Brad Blubaugh, and Bill Carson (Cindy).
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice (Betsy) Ross, one nephew and one niece.
His service is scheduled for Saturday, December 16th at 10:00 a.m.
Donations may be made in his honor to the Alzheimer's Association at act.alz.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kevin Morgan
December 13, 2023
Met Keith and Betsy in 1984 when Keith landed a job with the grounds dept and Betsy with parks and rec at the COV .Keith and Betsy were very proud of their yard, green houses, horses and the house they built on 5 acres in Battle Ground. Keith sold fushias, petunias and garden supplies in his spare time from his greenhouses. Keith got to visit Alaska and fish for halibut,ling and Salmon . Was able to visit Venice Italy and ride gondolas,Germany for castles,Switzerland for chocolate,Austria for Kaiser rolls .Keith enjoyed coffee with the crew when he retired and his green houses. Keith loved his family and friends.
RIP Keith . Kevin and Fran Morgan
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Carol Maroukian
December 5, 2023
Keith was my brother-in-law for 13 years. He was a kind soul and a hard working guy, being the owner of a floral shop and green house. RIP Keith and say HI to Betsy for me
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