Ross G. Montgomery

It is with great sadness but with deep gratefulness for a life well lived that the family of Ross Montgomery announce his passing on October 9, 2013 at the age of 87 in Kelowna, BC. Ross will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy; his daughter Sandra and husband John Pulfer and their children Autumn (Jason Rempel), Kaley (David Bruser), Jessica (Mark Treen) and Noah; his son Gord and wife Jane. He will always be remembered by his great grandchildren: Chloe and Ashton; his relatives and his friends, many of them lifelong friends. He is survived by sister Edna and predeceased by his parents Robert and Joyce, sisters Evelyn and Hazel. Ross was born in Lipton, Sask. And always loved the farm where he grew up. He worked as a manager at SaskTel for 36 years, most of which were spent in Weyburn, Sask. After retirement Dorothy and Ross settled in Kelowna and area to be close to family. Ross was a man of integrity, humble and reserved. He had many talents – he was a private pilot and loved his time as an ambassador at the Kelowna airport after his flying days were over. He was a farmer, an orchardist, a master woodworker and builder and a fixer of almost everything. He paid attention to detail. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. The great care by Dr. Penney was appreciated by the entire family. Many thanks to Ross and Dorothy’s neighbors in Chartwell for all their kindness. Special thanks to the caring staff of Community Palliative Care who helped Dorothy keep Ross at home for as long as possible. Deep appreciation for the loving care and support at Hospice House. A Celebration of Ross’s life will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. Flowers gratefully declined. If you wish to make a donation please consider Central Okanagan Hospice House in Kelowna. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com, clicking on stories and typing in his name. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299