ROSS: Edwin David Ross. Ed passed away peacefully at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, SK on June 15, 2014, at the age of 87 years. He is remembered by his children: Colin of Vancouver, BC; Dan of Ottawa, ON; Hugh (Lynn) of Sonningdale, SK; Bethany (Jim) Cleghorn of Perdue, SK; his grandchildren: Eric, Isaac, Ian, Allan, Tyson, Justine and Jordan; sister Enid Boone of Duncan, BC; brothers-in-law, Robert Reader (Irene) of Duncan, BC and Don (Shirley) Laventure of Biggar, SK; sister-in-law, Jean (Skip) Borkowsky of Evansburg, AB; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Also remembering Edwin are Sylvie Lemieux and her children Nikolai and Katrina; and his special friend and companion, Elaine Milman. Ed was predeceased by his parents, David Fraser and Catherine Ross; step-father, Henry Ross; sister, Irene and his wife of 58 years, Margaret Ross. Ed was born in Kinley, SK on May 25, 1927 and grew up on the family farm in the Spinney Hill community. Although the work was laborious, he loved working with a team of horses. Ed married Margaret on October 9, 1950. After buying grain at Baljennie, Unity and Horizon SK, Ed and his family returned to the farm in 1967. With hard work and planning, Ed produced some of the best crops in the area. During the next thirty years, Ed and Margaret operated their grain farm, drove the school bus and grew bedding plants and greenhouse tomatoes. Ed's hobbies included music, dancing, riding in trail rides. He always had time to visit family and neighbours and kept in touch with his relatives in Scotland. In 1997, Ed and Margaret retired from the farm and moved to North Battleford where they continued these activities. Ed will be remembered as a quiet, good-natured man who had a calming effect on those around him. A 'Service of Celebration' for Ed will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Battleford United Church following interment at the Spinney Hill Cemetery at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the River Heights Lodge, 2001- 99th St. North Battleford, SK. S9A 0S3. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306)446-4200.
