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Elmer Howard "Sam" Ross
Born 6-AUG-1925,
Died 5-APR-2007, Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, MI
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Obituary from the Sault Evening News:
Elmer Howard Ross, age 81, of Marquette entered eternal peace at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette on Thursday, April 5, 2007. Elmer was born August 6, 1925 to Elmer and Annie Ross in DeTour Village. Prior to moving to Marquette, he was a lifelong resident of Detour Village. Elmer, better known as Sam, enjoyed gardening, cooking, raising pets, collecting antiques, refinishing furniture, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was a United States Marine during WWII serving in the Pacific. He was also a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
He is survived by a son ,Howard (Valerie) Ross of Mattawan, Mich. and daughter Cathy (Mike) Hamel of Cedarville; seven grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Elmer was preceded in death by daughter Linda Ross; and former wife and life-long friend Vivian Chaltry.
A visitation period followed by a memorial service will be held at the former Ross Funeral Home in Pickford,on April 13, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Gruenberg officiating.
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