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Memories and Condolences
for Nora Ross
Mark Hilderbrand '83
August 16, 2010
So much time and so much distance, but you remained an inspiration to me, Miss Ross, as do so many Rosary High teachers. You somehow brought history alive for us - no easy feat - while teaching us so much more. I wonder if you still had those Wizard of Oz Christmas ornaments ... Thanks, Miss Ross.
Amy Dayton-Wood
August 15, 2010
Ms. Ross was one of the most memorable teachers I have ever had, and someone I will always remember. She took a personal interest in her students and made each of us feel important. She will be missed.
August 13, 2010
Ms. Ross was one of the few teachers at Rosary High School who made me laugh and learn. She understood our lives as teenagers. Loved her classroom, next the the cafeteria. She's remembered in so many of our hearts. - John Q. Reynolds, class of '79
Brian Randant
August 11, 2010
Ms. Nora Ross was my teacher and friend at Rosary. She was my homeroom pal as well. She taught my sister at Corpus Christi . Ms Ross put up with me. She always gave me a "heads up" when I was getting a "Dear John" letter, for unsatisfactory work. I ran for class president, partly because Ms. Ross, for several days kept telling me I needed to do it. When we won, we decided to have a victory party, at Ms. Ross's house. Of course, I didn't tell her. A lot of students, had to have been more than a hundred, showed up. Ms. Ross was worried, as was her mother. But everyone behaved, and we made all kids leave after 15 minutes. A small group of us stayed, and had fun with her that night. I remember her saying, Randant, you better never do that again. A small group of us, Bob Zeisler, Vince Grelle, Claire Zelinski, Mike Frazier, Mike the "rat", Pat Jandro, Steve Anzalone, and others I know I'm forgetting, ( the 70's have taken it's toll on me) actually used to go to Ms. Ross's house on occasion, and always had to be hush hush about it. Ms. Ross also attended many gatherings at my house, with Ms. Hourihan and Ms. Hanks. We had to keep that quiet too, Fr. McClain would not have approved. Ms. Ross was my friend, Ms. Ross was everyone's friend. Ms. Ross won't be forgotten. I wish I could tell her how I feel about her. Rest in peace, and thank you from my heart.
Lisa Brauss-Krueger
August 10, 2010
Ms. Ross was truly a great person and great teacher. She had a passion for teaching that made learning from her a joy. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. God bless.
Mary Kot-jansen
August 10, 2010
My heart and prayers go out to Nora's family. She was a wonderful teacher and lovely human being. I still remember her lessons from WWI. I only wished that I could have said thank you and good-bye.
Mike Carroll
August 10, 2010
Nora,
Thank you for adding passion to what you taught and for your friendship. Not everyone can say they truly live their faith, but you are one of those rare jewels who sent so many out into the world with memories of how Christ must have taught. God Bless You
Alexis Mick
August 9, 2010
She was a great teacher. Everytime I saw her she always was happy and willing to talk to anyone.My prayers and thoughts are with her fmaily at this time.
Kathy (Mannion) Smith
August 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Nora's family at this sad time. Please know that she will be dearly missed by all of us who were blessed with a wonderful teacher and friend. RHS, class of '77: I will cherish memories of Miss Ross, always smiling and always kind. I will never forget the St Louis History field trips. My son was in the RHS class of 2002, so I had the pleasure of knowing her again, as a parent. Although many years had passed, she always called me by name. May God hold you in the palm of His Hand, dear Nora!
Adam Buffa
August 9, 2010
Miss Ross was one of my favorite teachers at Rosary High School (class of '93). She was so kind, and always seemed to enjoy what she taught. When I remember things in history, she often comes to mind. May God bless her.
Carol Steimel Truesdale
August 9, 2010
As a writer, I'm at an absolute loss for words to express how sad I am to lose Ms. Ross, but I know she's in a much better place. What a great lady and friend...even for many years after graduation (1977) from Rosary! What a great soul, who created her own special history....
Joanie O'Brien
August 8, 2010
Ms. Ross was a truly gifted teacher. To this day, I still drive around town, pointing out the sites and teach my kids the things Ms. Ross taught to me in St. Louis History. She made history fun and interesting. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Dave Moran
August 8, 2010
Man, where do I begin? As I sit here crying like a baby all I can remember is how she cared about everyone. She was the sweetest person you could ever meet. God took this special person to a better place. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends. Ms. Ross you will be missed!!
Sue Pingleton
August 8, 2010
It was an honor to have Miss Ross teach my children at Rosary. Our prayers are with her family.
Joanne Ehrhard Kurtz
August 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of your Sister and Aunt bring you comfort. When I think of Corpus I think of Ms. Ross. She was a great teacher and cared about her students.
D C
August 7, 2010
Best teacher ever
She will be missed
Peggy Marcks Schaefer
August 7, 2010
My deepest condolences to Ms. Ross' family. I wish I had been a better student for her, but she was funny and caring, and I'll always remember her on our 1971 Corpus Christi Junior Senior trip to D.C. and NYC. What a great sense of humor she had dealing with us! She will stay in our memories and our hearts forever.
Amy Layton
August 7, 2010
Ms. Ross was someone that will greatly missed. Amazing how much I think back and laugh at how she was always one for a good laugh and made History Class delightful. She will be missed.
Lisa McNiff
August 7, 2010
Ms. Ross taught one of my favorite subjects, history and she taught it with such passion that she had a way of making you want to learn more, even if it was a period of history that you had read about a million times before. I was also pleased to get to know her as a person, having car pooled with her (and my mom of course) to Rosary from time to time. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time. Her legacy will live on in all the lives she influenced. I hope that there is some comfort in knowing that she touched so many lives as a teacher and human being. Thank you Ms. Ross...once again thoughts and prayers from my entire family to yours!!
Denise (Chalfant) Skinner
August 6, 2010
Corpus Christi High School was one of the best experiences because it was like a second family to all of us who went there. When it closed in 1973 there were few dry eyes amongst all of us, including Miss Ross. When she came with us to Rosary that next school year it was like the family was still together. She was a wonderful teacher and friend. She will be missed. Rest in peace Nora.
August 6, 2010
Ms. Ross was an extraordinary woman, a gifted teacher, and a beloved mentor.
Former Student
August 6, 2010
Miss Ross was a truly special teacher and person in so many ways. She cared for her students collectively, of course, but also individually. Here it is 10, 15, 20 years after graduation for some of us, and yet who has forgotten how she remembered each of us on our birthdays with Blow Pops or other treats? Who can forget her love of history and her tireless attempts to help us love it, too? Who can forget her humility, telling us she didn't think she was "Jeopardy" material when we all knew she could run away with the championship?
Thank you, Miss Ross, for your tireless love and dedication. May God accept you into His loving arms and may we all see you again some day.
Patrick Ritter
August 6, 2010
Ms. Ross was my favorite teacher, teaching my favorite subject. She had a great impact on many lives (many more than she realized). Grateful to have been her friend and her student.
Jenny (Stolte) Baumann
August 6, 2010
Ms Ross was a wonderful teacher. She had the gift of making students want to do their best - and all of us who had the opportunity to be one of her students were very fortunate. Thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Carrie Sansone
August 6, 2010
Miss Ross was my favorite teacher at Rosary she was so cool and had great discipline. She had a sense of humor and was so kind. She is the reason I became a history teacher. Whenever people ask today what teacher inspired or made a huge impact on my life I always say with a smile Miss Ross!! Thank you Miss Ross and may you rest in peace!
Bridget Layton
August 6, 2010
Proof that God takes the great and amazing ones home! A woman who always had much to say about the past and probably did not have a clue as to how many futures she actually touched! It was because of her love for history that she bestowed upon me that I ended up with as a history major in college! May the peace of Our Lord be with her and her family always.
Kim (Weiss) Golden
August 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ms. Ross and all who had the blessing of knowing her. She was a wonderful person and an amazing teacher. Ms. Ross touched so many lives and will always be remembered. Rest in peace.
Brad and Gina (Gassel) Markel
August 6, 2010
Ms. Ross was a true tenderheart that really reached out to and touched the hearts, minds, and lives of her students including my husband and I at Rosary... The world (and Rosary for that matter) was a better place for having her. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful person with us all!!!
Diane Whitney Goolsby
August 6, 2010
Sweet Ms. Ross...she was very special to many students at Rosary. In my prayers.
Sarah (Schepker) Hartland
August 6, 2010
Ms. Ross was an amazing teacher. She made me enjoy history, always made it fun. She was one of those teachers that I will always remember as a favorite and for helping me become a teacher myself! My thoughts are with her family.
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