Glenn Woodrow Ross went home to his Savior on Monday, November 24, 2014. He passed peacefully in the presence of his loving family at his home in Yellow Bay on the shore of Flathead Lake.
Glenn was born the youngest of five sons to Earl and Margaret Martin Ross of Kendall, Kansas on January 20, 1929. His formative years were spent in Kendall where he helped on the family farm and worked diligently at the Ross family general store. Glenn excelled at his studies and was a standout athlete in both basketball and baseball. His baseball prowess earned a tryout with the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team during his senior year. Following high school graduation, Glenn enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years as a Radar Operator 1 st class, giving two years of service in the Korean War aboard the USS Orleck.
Glenn married his high school sweetheart, Flossie Nelson, on December 14, 1952, shortly after his military service concluded. The newlyweds then moved from Kansas to Denver, where Glenn attended Central Business College, earning a degree in business accounting. With this degree, Glenn secured a position at Gates Rubber Company as their cost accountant.
During their years in Denver, Glenn and Flossie were blessed with four children; Ken, Cheryl, Bruce, and Kathy. Glenn was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed taking his family on fishing and camping trips throughout his life.
Glenn and Flossie moved their family to Montana in 1965 following a vacation to the area the preceding year. Glenn resigned from the Gates Rubber Co. and purchased the Yellow Bay Store in 1966. Glenn and his family successfully operated the community store for 25 years. Possessing a strong work ethic, Glenn owned and operated a cherry orchard, provided accounting services, and drove a bus for Polson schools; all while managing his general store.
Glenn and Flossie never missed an opportunity to attend and support their children and grandchildren in their respective extracurricular and sporting endeavors. Glenn was an avid fan and will be missed in bleachers across the state of Montana.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Margaret Ross; his brothers and their wives, Robert and Selma, Sigel and Charlene, Earnest and Virginia, and Keith; and his granddaughter, Brandi Ellingson.
Glenn is survived by Flossie Ross, his devoted wife of 62 years, and their children’s families; son Ken and Debbie Ross of Bigfork, MT and grandchildren Shesten, Ryan and Shannon Ross; daughter Cheryl Ross of Kalispell MT and granddaughter Kiersta Ellingson, son-in-law Greg Ellingson from Kalispell, MT and granddaughter Courtney Burks; son Bruce and Mikel Ross from Tacoma, WA and granddaughter Miranda; daughter Kathy and Roger Starkel from Ronan, MT and granddaughters Cambrie, Carli and Kendra. His beloved sister-in-law, Ruth Ross of Houston, TX and his loving nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive Glenn. Glenn deeply cherished Ross reunions and their special memories.
Glenn lived a life of integrity. He will be remembered as an honest man whose genuine kindness and love touched many. His life was a well-lived example of his faith in Christ.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in support of the ongoing ministries of Ron and Carol Pierce; in care of: Ron Pierce, 7664 Mt. Hwy 35, Bigfork, Mt. 59901.