W. Ross Massey

Life-time Everson area resident, W. Ross Massey, age 88, was taken to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 28, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital. The son of Floyd and Jessie (Morgan) Massey, Ross was born June 16, 1920. He was married to Evelyn Killam in Sumas on November 9, 1941 and together they operated the dairy where he lived his entire life. He was also employed at the Columbia Cement quarry for thirty-seven years. Ross was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Sumas and also volunteered at the Everson Food bank for more than 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn; children Dwayne (Carolee) Massey of Bellingham, Ron (MaryAnne) Massey of Quincy, WA., Maureen (Jeff) Van-derport of Seattle, Kim (Allison) Massey of Brier, WA., Lance (Janell) Massey of Ferndale and Denise (Jeff) Smith of Bellingham; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; brothers Henry (Sadie) Massey of Birch Bay and Kenneth Massey of Bellingham; sister Catherine (Lloyd) Beebe of Sequim and numerous other relatives. The family would like to thank the staff at Stafholdt Good Samaritan in Blaine, WA for making a home away from home for Ross. We are also grateful for the gentle care provided by St. Joseph Hospital's nursing staff. Memorial funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sumas Advent Christian Church. Private burial will be in Nooksack Cemetery. Memorials in Ross's name may be made to the Everson Food Bank, c/o Jim Noteboom, 308 Park Dr., Everson, WA. 98247. You are invited to share your memories of Ross by signing the online guest book at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com. Services are under the care of

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