DUANE GROSS

1943 - 2012

Duane Francis Gross, beloved husband of Lorelei Gross, passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the age of 68 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to prayers at St. Martha’s Catholic Church, 355 Columbia Blvd. West, Lethbridge on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1113 - 1 Street East, Bow Island, on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Vincent TuanHa Celebrant. A private family burial to follow at the Assumption Cemetery, Grassy Lake.
Besides his loving wife Lorelei, Duane is survived by his two children Damian (Pamela) Gross of Okotoks and thier children Austen and Loewen; Vanessa (Todd) McKay of Lethbridge and their children Kaitlin, Kenadi and Garrett. He is also survived by three brothers Benedict (Arliss) Gross of Lethbridge, Marvin (Eileen) Gross of Grassy Lake and LaVern (Evelyn) Gross of Taber; two sisters Rose Marie Knibb of Lethbridge, Violet Ell of Burdett and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents Hilda (nee Guenther) and Frank Gross; brothers Ernest Gross and Francis Gross; brothers-in-law Ron Knibb and Steve Ell.
Duane was born August 18, 1943 in Taber and grew up on the family farm in Grassy Lake. He worked a number of years with Water Resources which later became SMIRD. He married Lorelei Schlachter November 13, 1965. Although Duane worked a variety of jobs during his younger married years, the majority of his work was related to earth construction. He was a hard, determined worker for his own business as well as a couple private shops and the County of 40 Mile. The last few years of his life in stead of retirement, Duane chose to work alongside his daughter and son-in-law on a daily basis.
He enjoyed fishing, golfing, computer time and really enjoyed hands on wood working, creating benches, decorative wagons and even a jewelry box.
Since moving to Lethbridge in 2004, Duane has enjoyed fellowship with his "McNally" group of friends. He faced his cancer battle with great courage and a very positive attitude. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Duane’s name may be made directly to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, Room 2A101, 960 - 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.