NED ROSS
1929 - 2017
Obituary
Ned Byrl Ross, loving husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on Monday
(Aug. 28, 2017) in his home at the Presbyterian Manor in Newton.
Ned was born in Newton, Iowa, on Sept.
27, 1929, to Merrill and Bessie (Reiste) Ross, growing up on a farm
near Minburn, Iowa, as the youngest child with two brothers, Robert
and John. Ned graduated from Minburn High, attended Iowa State
University, then proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for two terms,
attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
While stationed in Salina one evening,
Ned and a buddy travelled to Newton to go roller skating, where Ned
happened to meet his future bride, Arlene Nickel, whom he married on
Feb. 28, 1953. While living near the air base, their first son, Jon,
was born. Shortly afterwards, Ned received an honorable discharge.
The young family moved to Newton to be
near Arlene's parents and family. Once in Newton, their second son,
Brad, was born, then 11 months later their only daughter, Kim, was
born.
Ned worked in the automotive parts
business in Newton for more than 50 years, working 18 years at
Holstine Chevrolet. He then opened and managed the local NAPA auto
parts store for 18 years. Ned worked for the Scott family at Newton
Auto Supply for approximately 14 more years before retiring from the
auto parts business.
Ned worked another six years in
semi-retirement for the North Dillons store, delivering flowers and
prescriptions until poor health forced him into full retirement in
2010.
In addition to his love of watching
sports, Ned loved his family. He enjoyed his time with many friends,
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dedicating his last
few years to helping take care of Arlene, who lived with Ned at the
Manor until her passing in February.
Ned was preceded in death by his
parents; along with his wife, Arlene; and both brothers, Robert and
John, who passed away earlier in this year.
Ned is survived by his three children:
sons, Jon (Kathy) Ross of Newton, Brad (Ladonna) Ross of Winfield;
and daughter, Kim (Terry) Stubby of Helena, Montana; as well as five
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A service celebrating Ned's life will
be held at 1 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 2, 2017) at the Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home in Newton, immediately followed by a reception for all
friends and family at The Breadbasket restaurant in Newton.
Ned's family extends gratitude to his
extended family at the Newton Presbyterian Manor, where Ned and
Arlene made many great friends and received exceptional care and
love.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes
memorials in Ned's name may be made to Caring Hands Humane Society of
Newton or the Salem United Methodist Church of Newton, in care of the
funeral home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
