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Mike Ross Obituary

Mike Ross Mike Ross, 65, of Pasco died on November 4, 2009 at his home. He was born on June 1, 1944 in Santa Barbara, CA to Leo W. Ross and Esther Henning Ross. Mike married Janis Farwell Ross on August 20, 1966. Mike worked for Energy Northwest as a maintenance scheduler. Mike was a member of the Benton Franklin Fair Board for 19 years. He was an active member of the Tri-Cities community; he attended all Pasco High Athletic events and supported Pasco Little League. Mike liked tinkering with machines, working on his farm and planning for next years fair. Mike also enjoyed fishing and golf. Most importantly he loved watching his grandsons and spending time with his family. Mike is survived by his wife, Janis, 2 daughters; KC Bennion (Shawn) and Joy Sanders (Shane), 3 grandchildren; Spencer and Austin Bennion and Sebastian Sanders, Brother Pat Ross (Debbie) and family. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, and brother Jan Ross. Celebration of Life was held at the Benton Franklin Fairgrounds Bld 3 on Friday, November 13, 2009. A Public Viewing was held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 4-7pm at Hillcrest/Bruce Lee Memorial Center, 2804 W. Lewis St. Pasco, WA 99301. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Benton Franklin Fair Association, special memorial. To sign the online guestbook, please visit: www.HillcrestBruceLee.com

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Published by Santa Ynez Valley News from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23, 2009.

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