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Harry Elwood
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January 12, 1933 – November 5, 2018

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Obituary for Harry Elwood Ross

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ROSS, Harry Elwood, age 85, of Mt. Pleasant passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 5, 2018 at Woodland Hospice.

Born on January 12, 1933, in Manns Choice, PA, the son of Warren and Blanche (Ruby) Ross. Harry married, Catherine Hillegass on July 25, 1953. He earned his Ph.D from the University of Alabama and proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. Harry had a long, varied and accomplished career throughout the US, retiring from the CMU Center for Charter Schools at age 75. Harry was an avid outdoors man, hunting the Arctic, Alaska, Canada, and Africa. He contributed a great deal of his time to the Isabella County Sportsman's club and was a lifelong member of the NRA and Safari Club International.

Harry is survived by Catherine, his bride of 65 years; daughter Carolyn (Michael) Hilley, sons Fredrick (Joanna) Ross, and Kurt Ross; sisters Andrea (Billy) Allen, and Bonnie Gardner of Bedford, PA; grandchildren Warren (Sarah) Ross, of Chincoteague, VA, Catherine Hilley, Elizabeth Hilley, Kory Ross, of Mt. Pleasant; and great-grandchildren Samuel and James Ross.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, brother Theodore Ross, and sister Romaine Hrivnak.

A Celebration of Harry's life will be held in the Reflections Reception Center at Clark Family Funeral Chapel, on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 5 p.m. with Benjamen Evers officiating. The family will receive friends at 3 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Hospice House or the Isabella County Sportsman's Club. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.

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Visitation

When Thursday, July 11th, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Reflections Reception Center
Address
114 South Bradley Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Service Information

When
Thursday, July 11th, 2019 5:00pm
Location
Reflections Reception Center
Address
114 South Bradley Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Interment Information

Location
Milligan's Cove Christian Church Cemetery
Address
Buffalo Mills, PA

Reception Information

Location
Reflections Reception Center
Address
114 South Bradley Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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