Edward Lee Ross

Edward Lee Ross, 65, Crystal Falls, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2023. Ed attended Forest Park High School and graduated with the Class of 1977. As a gifted athlete, Ed became an exceptional football player, eventually helping claim the State Championship title with his fellow teammates at Forest Park. He would later go on to play with the United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE) Football League as well as ski on the Airmen Ski Team while stationed in Aviano, Italy. It was during his time in the service that he met and married fellow airman Michelle Ross. He loved his time in the US Air Force and all the incredible places and people he was able to experience as a result. Upon his honorable discharge, Ed returned to Crystal Falls, started a family, and followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather enjoying a long career in the woods alongside his brother Jim. Ed continued to live a life of service and community throughout his days and in his later years, he took excellent care of his mother, Pearl Ross, doing so until the time of his passing. Ed was an avid outdoorsman and had a reverence for the land and all it had to offer. He enjoyed time in the woods hunting, fishing and four-wheeling either on his ATV or his beloved Bronco. He was a devoted "Papa" and cherished the time he spent with his granddaughter. He lived life on his own terms and was a charismatic storyteller. He was grounded but never gated. Ed is survived by two children, Heather (Crystal Falls) and Gene (Alice) Ross (Burlingame, CA), his two grandchildren, Ellena and June, his mother Pearl Ross, brother Jim Ross, and a vast community of friends and family who all miss him dearly. He was proceeded in death by his father, Arnold Ross, and his two brothers Gene and William Ross. Family, friends, and community are invited to gather in honor and celebration of the life of Edward Ross on Saturday, September 23, 2023. A visitation will take place at the United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls starting at 9:30AM CST, with the funeral and burial to follow starting at 10:45AM CST. A luncheon/gathering will take place at the Ross residence (139 Pine Cliff Road, Crystal Falls) from 12:00-7:00PM CST. Condolences to the family of Edward Ross may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

Edward Lee Ross

December 12, 1957 - July 15, 2023