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NANCY ROSS Obituary
July 10, 2019
Nancy Jean Ross, age 80, of Mount Vernon, WA, formerly of Everett, WA and Santa Cruz, CA, passed away on July 10, 2019 at her home.
Nancy was born to Willis and June Brookman on March 21, 1939 in Gilroy, CA. She married James Ross on January 1, 1958 and raised three children, Barbara, Dennis and Valerie in Santa Cruz, CA.
Jim and Nancy were long time volunteers and supporters of the Boy Scout program, beginning with the Monterey Bay Council when they lived in Santa Cruz and continued in Washington State with Fire Mountain Boy Scout Camp. Nancy cherished the many friendships made over the years and loved family gatherings.
Nancy will be remembered for her quick wit and corny jokes, recipes she loved to cook that had been passed down over the generations and taking care of others, making them feel as one of her own.
Nancy is survived by her husband, James Ross; her children, Barbara Brazil (Fred Brazil), Dennis Ross and Valerie Ross (Ken Statema); her grandchildren James Ross (Marisa Ross); Jessie Palmer (Doug Palmer); Ryan Brazil (Sery Brazil) and Erik Brazil (Megan Brazil). Her great-grandchildren Isaiah Brazil, Josiah Brazil, Elijah Brazil, Everly Palmer, Brooke Palmer and Colton Ross.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and June Brookman, her brother Charles Brookman and sister, Joan Stagnaro.
A celebration of life gathering will be held on July 20, 2019 at the family home.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent and made payable to Big Lake Volunteer Fire Department, 16822 W. Big Lake Blvd., Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Please share your thoughts and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com
Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.
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Irene Rinaldi
July 24, 2019
Sending you all love and light. So so sorry for your loss. God Bless you always.
Love, from, Irene, Reggie & Deane Rinaldi
July 21, 2019
Jim and Family
god bless your family
Nancy and Jim were such good friends of my parents Marge and Marino truly a very funny loving woman
Marsha Rossi Marsano
Richard Edwards
July 20, 2019
My family lived across the street from the Ross family in the 1960's. I used to babysit Barb,Denny and Val, our families went camping together. Nancy was one of the most positive uplifting and funny people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My most sincere condolences to the Ross clan. Richard Edwards...
JANA HANSON
July 19, 2019
Dear Jim and Dennis, we are so sorry to hear about Nancy's passing. Just want you to know we are thinking of you two and send our most sincere condolences.
Affectionately,
Jim and Jana Hanson
Jonathan Bem
July 19, 2019
Dear Ross family,
The Bems send you our deepest sympathy for your loss. Hangin' out at the Ross house was fun during our B-40 and HHS years. We send our prayers that you will receive God's comfort and peace during this solemn time.
Jonathan Bem
HHS '78
Mel Foster
July 16, 2019
I went to Santa Cruz high schoo with Nancyl, and have a lot of fond memories of her and her Family. She was a wonderful person, full of life. Those memories I have, I will cherish forever. My sincere sympathies go out to Jim and their family.
Dale Booth
July 16, 2019
So sorry to here of your loss my god bless you all
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