Rancho Santa Fe Samuel Slade Gross was born on December 11, 1926, and passed away on September 20, 2016. He was raised in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, by his parents, Samuel Gross and Gladys Gross (Miller).
After graduating from high school he served our country in the Army as a paratrooper. He was introduced by his sister to his future wife, Maxine Doctor, also from Ft. Wayne. Sam and Maxine moved to California in 1959 where they raised their four children, Katie, Sam, Matt and Rosie. Sam supported his family by working as a carpenter and also had a career as a school photographer. They moved to Rancho Santa Fe in 1968. Sam and Maxine were both very artistic and creative, they built and remodeled homes both here and Indiana. After Maxine's passing in 1996, Sam spent summers in Indiana and winters in California with his children. Wherever he was, he loved working on creative and artistic projects. He was generous and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was warm, charming and fun! He had sparkling blue eyes, a great smile and so handsome! He is proceeded in death by his loving wife, Maxine, and son, Matthew.
He is survived by his daughter, Katie Holcombe; son, Sam Gross; daughter, Rosie Gross; son-in-law, Jeff Holcombe; and many beloved nieces and nephews. His ashes will be buried in the family cemetery located on his property in Ft. Wayne next to Maxine and Matthew.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ ranchosantafereview . Samuel Slade Gross December 11, 1926 - September 20, 2016
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After graduating from high school he served our country in the Army as a paratrooper. He was introduced by his sister to his future wife, Maxine Doctor, also from Ft. Wayne. Sam and Maxine moved to California in 1959 where they raised their four children, Katie, Sam, Matt and Rosie. Sam supported his family by working as a carpenter and also had a career as a school photographer. They moved to Rancho Santa Fe in 1968. Sam and Maxine were both very artistic and creative, they built and remodeled homes both here and Indiana. After Maxine's passing in 1996, Sam spent summers in Indiana and winters in California with his children. Wherever he was, he loved working on creative and artistic projects. He was generous and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was warm, charming and fun! He had sparkling blue eyes, a great smile and so handsome! He is proceeded in death by his loving wife, Maxine, and son, Matthew.
He is survived by his daughter, Katie Holcombe; son, Sam Gross; daughter, Rosie Gross; son-in-law, Jeff Holcombe; and many beloved nieces and nephews. His ashes will be buried in the family cemetery located on his property in Ft. Wayne next to Maxine and Matthew.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ ranchosantafereview . Samuel Slade Gross December 11, 1926 - September 20, 2016
Contributor: Tera (47084726)
Rancho Santa Fe Samuel Slade Gross was born on December 11, 1926, and passed away on September 20, 2016. He was raised in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, by his parents, Samuel Gross and Gladys Gross (Miller).
After graduating from high school he served our country in the Army as a paratrooper. He was introduced by his sister to his future wife, Maxine Doctor, also from Ft. Wayne. Sam and Maxine moved to California in 1959 where they raised their four children, Katie, Sam, Matt and Rosie. Sam supported his family by working as a carpenter and also had a career as a school photographer. They moved to Rancho Santa Fe in 1968. Sam and Maxine were both very artistic and creative, they built and remodeled homes both here and Indiana. After Maxine's passing in 1996, Sam spent summers in Indiana and winters in California with his children. Wherever he was, he loved working on creative and artistic projects. He was generous and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was warm, charming and fun! He had sparkling blue eyes, a great smile and so handsome! He is proceeded in death by his loving wife, Maxine, and son, Matthew.
He is survived by his daughter, Katie Holcombe; son, Sam Gross; daughter, Rosie Gross; son-in-law, Jeff Holcombe; and many beloved nieces and nephews. His ashes will be buried in the family cemetery located on his property in Ft. Wayne next to Maxine and Matthew.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ ranchosantafereview . Samuel Slade Gross December 11, 1926 - September 20, 2016
Contributor: Tera (47084726)
After graduating from high school he served our country in the Army as a paratrooper. He was introduced by his sister to his future wife, Maxine Doctor, also from Ft. Wayne. Sam and Maxine moved to California in 1959 where they raised their four children, Katie, Sam, Matt and Rosie. Sam supported his family by working as a carpenter and also had a career as a school photographer. They moved to Rancho Santa Fe in 1968. Sam and Maxine were both very artistic and creative, they built and remodeled homes both here and Indiana. After Maxine's passing in 1996, Sam spent summers in Indiana and winters in California with his children. Wherever he was, he loved working on creative and artistic projects. He was generous and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was warm, charming and fun! He had sparkling blue eyes, a great smile and so handsome! He is proceeded in death by his loving wife, Maxine, and son, Matthew.
He is survived by his daughter, Katie Holcombe; son, Sam Gross; daughter, Rosie Gross; son-in-law, Jeff Holcombe; and many beloved nieces and nephews. His ashes will be buried in the family cemetery located on his property in Ft. Wayne next to Maxine and Matthew.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ ranchosantafereview . Samuel Slade Gross December 11, 1926 - September 20, 2016
Contributor: Tera (47084726)
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