MIKE ROSS

1958 - 2014

Michael Len Ross, passed away in Taber surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the age of 56 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 5:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Vincent TuanHa, Celebrant.
Mike is survived by his loving wife Catherine "Cathy" Ross, his children Brad (Amy) Zaiser of Medicine Hat, Mitchell (Amanda) Ross of Cando, Saskatchewan, Danielle (Wade) Fiddler of Lethbridge, Randy (Nicole) Zaiser of Lloydminster and Colin Ross of Lethbridge; grandchildren (aka Spuds 1-8) Kade, Hunter, Kaitlin, Zoey, Kenadie, Nathan, Zaya and Liam. He is also survived by his parents Estelle Ross and Len (Beverly) Ross; siblings Mark Ross and Rob (Brenda) Ross, as well as his extended family Lucille (Gary) Weinman, Jim Zsednai, Steve (Marge) Dorner, Fred (Lorna) Dorner, Albert (Toni) Dorner, Allen (Suzanne) Dorner, Joe (Roberta) Dorner, John (Helena) Zsednai, Margie Brewin, Georgia (Ron) Smith and our very dear numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his grandparents Rita and Omer Prefontaine, Stanley and Carrie Ross; mother and father-in-law Mary and Joe Zsednai as well as his best friend David Christmas.
Mike was born October 8, 1958 after 10:00 P.M. on a warm Autumn evening. The strong family tie became a bond of two families, the Ross's and the Prefontaines. Together each did go forth and grow and now at best easily exceeds two hundred. There was nothing better than sharing memories with Mike or immediately starting to create memories at any given time, so we go beyond this great collection of family and add some really great personal friends. As time moves forward and many of our circumstances meet challenges and adjustments that result in new relationships and the coming together of more families.
Mike has taken on many things over the past fifty six years, starting in the city of Calgary, working in the mines, the trades as a builder, finishing carpenter, contracting, cement work, "hunting and gathering", meat processing, fishing, teaching hunter education, being a big part in Taber Fish and Game, farming and just collecting and selling new or used things that might someday be useful.
Mike loved his family very dearly, and surrounded himself with people he loved all the time. If you went for a visit he always made sure you had a good laugh, food and good company. His joy was making memories. Mike cherished his grandchildren and made sure that everyone knew it. His life was complete in every way. Please share in the celebration of his life.