Marion Vincent Ross, Navy veteran and longtime Bartlesville resident,
died Wednesday in the hometown of his making. He was 94 and blessed with
a long life filled with bravery, work that he enjoyed, and many
generations of sweet love.
Marion was born the son of Herbert Edgar and Mary Louise (Buichini) Ross
on July 9, 1925, in Amarillo, TX. His father was an engineer for the
Burlington Northern railroad and his mother was a no-nonsense Italian
housewife. His parents shaped and influenced him during his formative
years. Marion along with his five siblings grew up in Amarillo and
learned the value of hard work from an early age.
Before graduating high school, Marion boldly enlisted in the U.S. Navy
and served in the Pacific on the USS Almaack, an attack cargo ship, as a
gunner in its engine room during World War II. Once honorably discharged
he completed his education graduating from Amarillo High School in1948.
Marion moved to Bartlesville to work for his childhood friend who owned
Jim Diamond Construction, only retiring after 50 years of loyal service
as his foreman. It was another bold move that paid off immeasurably with
the blessings of a fulfilling, one-job career and most importantly, a
loving wife, companion and mother to his children.
So, soon after arriving in Bartlesville Marion got to meet a lovely
young lady at a local dance and he soon convinced Maureen Elizabeth
Tanner she was the lucky one. They united in marriage, raising their
five children in Bartlesville in a home that they would spend the next
57 years in.
Marion and Maureen enjoyed doing many things together. Oftentimes,
Maureen would describe something she wanted built from wood, and once
Marion got it ready for his bride, she decorated and painted it up, and
these husband-and-wife crafts would become special gifts for family and
friends.
Over the years Marion was the go-to guy for his knowledge of
construction and carpentry. He always considered himself a carpenter
first even though he managed many of Jim’s construction projects through
the years. Most of all Marion loved his family and spending precious
time with his many grandchildren. He was always active and rambled
around his garage and helped others in whatever ways he could. Although
some may have seen this construction foreman as a “tough guy” Marion
always had a special place for his teacup yorkie Sweetie Pie - all four
of them! Sweetie Pie the Fourth preceded him in death just recently.
Marion is survived by three children, Debbie Mouse and John, Janet Foran
and Randy, and Pam Zora and Russ; 11 grandchildren and 27 great
grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Maureen in
2008, son Tom Ross, daughter Peggy Trammel, as well as four brothers and
one sister.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, at the Memorial
Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the
Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel.
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