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Michael J “Mickey” Gross

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Michael J “Mickey” Gross

Birth
Grassy Lake, Lethbridge Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death
30 Sep 2005 (aged 81)
Taber, Lethbridge Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial
Taber, Lethbridge Census Division, Alberta, Canada Add to Map
Plot
Row I (10-16)
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Source: Southland Funeral Chapel obituary

Mr. Michael "Mickey" Gross of Taber, beloved husband of Delphyne, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, September 30, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Michael was born south of Grassy Lake on March 17, 1924

His parents Joseph and Stephina, as well as his brother Ed, and sisters Agnes and Evelyn predeceased Michael.

Dad loved the land. He thoroughly enjoyed his years of farming, and he particularly enjoyed spring planting, and watching the crops grow. He was very active in his community throughout the years. He was part of the committee responsible for moving the Catholic Church to Grassy, as well as part of the committee that brought the construction of the community hall in the earlier years. He also was an integral part of the Grassy Lake Mall Society, which was instrumental in the bringing of a community owned store to Grassy Lake. In January of 2004, Mom and Dad moved to Taber. As Dad's health started to deteriorate, and his mobility was hampered, he found a new role in life as he was seen most days picking up the grandkids from school. He was able along with Mom to share and enjoy a great deal of happy times with them. Dad also found a great group of coffee friends at the A&W, and enjoyed their friendship and company for many hours. His strength, determination, and fight in his battle with cancer were an inspiration to us all and a reflection of his attitude of never quitting. His last weeks were made easier for him and for us as a family by the warm and heartfelt care that he received at the Taber Hospital. The care from the Nurses, Doctors, and support staff took an otherwise unbearable situation, and made it bearable. We as a family will be forever grateful for the care that Dad received. We will miss him greatly, but are comforted by the fact that Dad is in a much better place now, and is free from this earthly pain.
Source: Southland Funeral Chapel obituary

Mr. Michael "Mickey" Gross of Taber, beloved husband of Delphyne, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, September 30, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Michael was born south of Grassy Lake on March 17, 1924

His parents Joseph and Stephina, as well as his brother Ed, and sisters Agnes and Evelyn predeceased Michael.

Dad loved the land. He thoroughly enjoyed his years of farming, and he particularly enjoyed spring planting, and watching the crops grow. He was very active in his community throughout the years. He was part of the committee responsible for moving the Catholic Church to Grassy, as well as part of the committee that brought the construction of the community hall in the earlier years. He also was an integral part of the Grassy Lake Mall Society, which was instrumental in the bringing of a community owned store to Grassy Lake. In January of 2004, Mom and Dad moved to Taber. As Dad's health started to deteriorate, and his mobility was hampered, he found a new role in life as he was seen most days picking up the grandkids from school. He was able along with Mom to share and enjoy a great deal of happy times with them. Dad also found a great group of coffee friends at the A&W, and enjoyed their friendship and company for many hours. His strength, determination, and fight in his battle with cancer were an inspiration to us all and a reflection of his attitude of never quitting. His last weeks were made easier for him and for us as a family by the warm and heartfelt care that he received at the Taber Hospital. The care from the Nurses, Doctors, and support staff took an otherwise unbearable situation, and made it bearable. We as a family will be forever grateful for the care that Dad received. We will miss him greatly, but are comforted by the fact that Dad is in a much better place now, and is free from this earthly pain.


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  • Added: Sep 22, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117505691/michael_j-gross: accessed ), memorial page for Michael J “Mickey” Gross (17 Mar 1924–30 Sep 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 117505691, citing Taber Memorial Garden Cemetery, Taber, Lethbridge Census Division, Alberta, Canada; Maintained by Bear Hugs (contributor 47810210).