Alice Eileen Ross (“Eileen”) of Franktown Colorado, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Monday, January 23, 2023. Eileen was born April 29, 1927 in Stratton, Colorado to Orval and Alice McNary who had three children: Eileen, Judy and Thomas (“Tom”).
Eileen experienced many changes in the world during her 95 years. She grew up in a home with electricity but no running water, an oil heater in the living room, a wood/coal stove in the kitchen and an outhouse. Eileen liked to say she had a nice childhood because they had everything they needed – it was a comfortable life. The family was happy and there was a lot of love. She had many happy memories she shared with her family and in her later years she wrote about many of her experiences in her memoires.
Eileen was known for freely expressing her opinion along with a bright smile and a quick laugh. She was a caring mother and a trust worthy friend. She enjoyed working outside the home and always held a job in a busy environment where she had the opportunity to work closely with customers. She enjoyed roller skating, bowling and playing cards. Her most recent pastimes were working jig saw puzzles and playing Yahtzee.
She was predeceased by her parents, Orval and Alice, and her siblings Judy and Tom. She is survived by her son and his wife Al and Lynn Clancy of Colorado Springs, Colorado and her daughter and her husband Kathie and J.T. Patterson of Franktown, Colorado. She was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Eileen’s family will hold a Celebration of Life for friends and family on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Chapel in Castle Rock, Colorado. The family suggests donations be made to your local animal shelter in lieu of flowers.
Eileen’s urn will be laid to rest at Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord Kansas next to her mother and father. A separate memorial service will be held at a later date for family and friends residing in Kansas.
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