Obituary of Calvin Ross
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Calvin Edward Ross of Camrose (formerly of Forestburg, Alberta) passed away on January 4, 2017 at the age of 81.
He is survived by his wife Leona, his daughters Candice (Jonathan) and Stacey of Calgary, and two grandchildren, Charlotte and Elliot. Also left to cherish his memory are his sisters Vesta, Grace, Blanche (Clarence) and Shirley (Allan), his brother Earl (Marge) and other family Duanne, Darcy, Michael (Sylvia) Joan (Harvey), Carol, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents. Tabor and Lottie, siblings Charles, Gladys, Eunice and Harold.
Calvin was born on the farm near Heisler. He received his education at Hastings Coulee, Forestburg, and Vermillion College of Agriculture. Upon completion of his education, he returned to the farm and also worked a job building the first power plant near Forestburg. Later, he took a job as Farm Director for CFCW. However, his heart remained in farming, and he returned to the family home. On August 15, 1964, he married Leona Jahns, and they raised two girls. Calvin farmed until he retired in 2000. In 2008, he and Leona moved to Camrose where they currently reside.
Calvin was a born athlete and loved basketball. He coached a high school girls team and played on a senior men's team. Later in his life, Calvin was avidly involved in the curling and golf clubs of Forestburg and Camrose. One of Calvin's fondest loves was his horses. He was active in Gymkhana and show horse events, but what gave Calvin his most joy was riding in his pasture, checking his cows. Calvin also spent many years in leadership roles with the Hasting's Coulee 4-H Beef Club. In recent years, Calvin spent many hours in volunteering for the Camrose Kodiaks and Habitat for Humanity. He and Leona also enjoyed their involvement with the Camrose & District Senior Centre Society.
In respect of Calvin's wishes no service will be held. Please direct any memorial donations given in Calvin's name directly to the charities listed: Hematology/Oncology Research & Education Fund, Foothills Hospital, Room 681 1403 - 29 Street, NW Calgary, Alberta, T2N 2T9 or Kaye Clinic Edmonton Clinic, 1B.120 KAC, 114 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z1
A Memorial Tree was planted for Calvin
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Burgar Funeral Home Camrose Ltd.
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