Ramsay Douglas Ross

It is with deep sadness, which we share that Ramsay Douglas Ross of Moose Jaw, SK passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19th, 2018 at the age of 83 years, following a brief battle with illness.  Ramsay lived a full and active life up until the last 6 months.  Ramsay was born on February 14th, 1935 in Tuxford, SK.  He grew up on the farm in the Tuxford area and attended Bloefield School.  He worked at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant where he became a Senior Operator and also farmed with his dad.  Ramsay married the love of his life, Marjorie (Marj) Mitchell on March 18th, 1961 and their journey began.  Family was very important to Ramsay, he was proud of his sons and cherished the time he spent with his grandsons.  Ramsay was known for his genuine interest in others.  He possessed a great sense of humour, was truly charismatic, and an ultimate host and a fabulous guest.  Ramsay had many interests.  He was a member of the Moose Jaw Rotary Club, Good Sam Travel Group, Nature Saskatchewan, Elk’s Club and a honourary member of the Legion.  He took great pride in his home and had a passion for his yard – caring for his lawn and flowers.  He loved attending Fiddle fests, Cowboy Poetry events, Birding, RVing, and discovering new places.  He and Marj spent many years travelling and enjoying Mesa winters with friends.  He was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy Foote and father, J.D. Ross.  Ramsay is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marjorie (Mitchell), sons: Allan, Doug, and Terry; grandsons, Deagen and Brett and their mother Shawna; and his favorite cousins, Maureen McCartney and Linda Ross.  We invite Ramsay’s friends to join us for a ‘Tribute to Ramsay’ on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in the Harvey Room at Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  A private family interment will be held at Sunset Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Ramsay’s name may be made to Nature Saskatchewan, #206 – 1860 Lorne St, Regina, SK S4P 2L7 www.naturesask.ca/support.  Our family would like to give a heart-felt thank you to Dr. Rininsland for the caring and compassion he showed during Ramsay’s care, and a special thank you to the hospital staff that took care of Ramsay during his time in Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550