Ross was raised in Merced and graduated from Merced High in 1956. He pitched in local fast pitch softball for many years. He was project supervisor and lay-out man for sheet metal work projects and loved his work.
He loved building and working on dune buggies and sandrails and was a founding member of the Merced Runabouts Dune Buggy Club that was established over 50 years ago. He enjoyed off roading, camping, and traveling.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marjorie; and first wife, Janice.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mary Beavers; daughter, Mari Lou Dean (Mike); 3 grandchildren; brothers, Sheldon Beavers (Kate) and Jim Beavers (Tody); brother-in-law, John Toste (Doris); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Vigil Service with Rosary will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. with The Funeral Mass following at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Merced. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 7425 North Palm Bluffs Avenue Ste. 101 Fresno, CA 93711.
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