Kenneth G. Ross Sr.

December 12, 1929 – March 7, 2022

Kenneth Gordon Ross Sr. passed away on March 7th, 2022 at the age of 92. Ken was born in Bothell, Washington December 12th, 1929 along with a twin brother, Keith, to William and Olga Ross. He lived a full and interesting life.

Ken worked for Boeing for a short period prior to entering the US Army in 1951, where he served for approximately two years. After being discharged he went to work for Pacific Power and Light Company in Seattle. It was there he met the love of his life, Mary. They married in 1955 and lived in Redmond, Washington where they began raising two sons. In the early 60’s they moved to Dryden, Washington where Ken worked with his father-in-law in construction. In 1965 they moved to Leavenworth, where he began a long career with the US Forest Service as a wildland firefighter. His career with the Forest Service took him and the family to many locations over the years. From Leavenworth, they moved to Glide, Oregon, and later to Walla Walla. In 1981 they moved from Walla Walla to Laurel, Montana, then to Orofino, Idaho where he retired in 1986. After retirement, they moved to Chelan, Washington, and promptly started a complete remodel/rebuild project on an older home which kept them busy for the next few years. In 2015 they sold their home in Chelan and moved to Redmond, Oregon, to be closer to family. During his lifetime he and Mary made many lasting friendships.

Ken loved hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, traveling, and feeding the birds. He was able to hunt with family until he was 90. He also loved music and enjoyed working on his 1937 Ford pickup that he acquired in the mid-’50s.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, his sons Ken Jr. (Karen), Karl (Traci), three step-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Dick and Jerry, along with many nieces, nephews, and close friends who were like family.

Ken was a devoted husband, wonderful father and father-in-law, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all.

No services are planned at this time. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.