William Michael Ross

William Michael Ross obituary

William Michael Ross

William Ross Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Macy & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Aug. 21, 2025.

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William Michael Ross passed away on August 17, 2025, at the age of 83.

He was born to William and Betty Ross in Detroit, Michigan, on May 14, 1942. William was a longtime Produce Manager at Safeway and Harvest Fresh in McMinnville.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, William Smith Ross and Betty Lou (Huggins) Ross, siblings; Randy, Mathew, Kelly, and Allen. William is survived by siblings; Mark, Mary Beth, Edith, Jackie, and Amy. He is also survived by his daughter Heather, and sons Jacob and Ben.

Michael's passion in life was philosophy and spirituality.

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