Stevensville – Bruce Richard Ross, 79, of Stevensville, MT, passed away on February 20, 2021, following a 26-month battle with cancer.
He was born in Newark, New Jersey on December 20, 1941. He received a 2-year degree in forestry from Paul Smith College in 1963. He then joined the Navy and served on the 1st nuclear attack submarine, the Robert E. Lee, for three years and then three years in reserves. He was married to Rea Ross on December 10, 1972, they were married for 48 years. He worked for Weyerhaeuser Co. for 27 years, retiring from his position as Import and Export Coordinator in 1997. In Montana, he worked for over 20 years in two nurseries, Earth & Wood and Empire.
He belonged to Y Indian Guides with Michael and the Lions Club in Washington. He loved card games, baseball, baseball and other sports cards and comics.
He is survived by his wife and step son Michael, Rea’s brother Sam who he supported from the time he was 10, a brother Barry Ross of Vacaville, CA, nephew Maurice of Vacaville, CA and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the American Legion Hall in Stevensville MT 59870 at 10:00 A.M. located at 754 Middle Burnt Fork Road. Chaplain David Andrew officiating. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.