Walter Lee Ross, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 28, 2020 in Provo, UT. Walt was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Sandra Jean Wilkins Ross; parents, Walter and Dorothy Ross; sisters, Diane Ross Edmunds, Sharon Ross Powell; and grandson Eric C. Ross, Jr.
He is survived by his brother William Ross (Diane); and ten children: Michelle Brown (Shannon), Stephanie Shurian, Deborah Wilson (Sean), John Ross (Suzanne), Daniel Ross (Kate), Connie Armstrong (Cameron), James Ross (Amy), Thomas Ross (Chelce), Robert Ross (Lindsay), and Eric Ross (Etta). Walt has 29 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Walt was born on February 7, 1940 to Dorothy Anna Ridste Ross and Walter Lee Ross in San Bernardino, CA. He is the second of four children. He was affectionately known as Buck, Skeeter or Buckaroo. He was a gifted athlete. He played many sports but excelled in football and track in high school, college, and the Army. He had a beautiful singing voice, singing in choirs in high school and college, and he continued to sing throughout his life.
Walt’s greatest treasures were his wife and family. He married well. He was introduced to Sandy Wilkins her senior year of high school and began dating in 1964. They married May 29, 1965 in the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they had ten children – the final score: Boys 6, Girls 4. The last three came as a surprise when Sandy gave birth to triplet boys. The family worked hard and played hard. He always encouraged his children to help each other. He was known to help kids with math homework late into the night. Walt encouraged his children to try new things like sports, art, and raising pets. His home was always filled with love, laughter, family, and friends.
Walt and Sandy raised their children in southern California, Virginia, West Virginia, Germany, and Utah. Walt also lived in Oregon, Kentucky and Connecticut. Walt loved to travel with Sandy and he visited 48 of the United States and 17 countries.
Walt had a firm testimony of his Savior. He was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Dec. 1, 1956. He always lived a Christ-like life and loved teaching his children the Gospel. He would often ask, “What would the Savior do or say?” He encouraged his children to be good examples to their friends. He led the family in daily prayer, scripture study, sing-alongs, and Family Home Evening. He wanted nothing more than to raise his children to actively live a Christ-centered life. All six of his sons served missions and all ten children were married in the Temple. He served where asked and held many leadership positions in local wards and stakes.
Walt had an impressive education and work history. He held many positions in student government and student organizations during high school and college and graduated with honors. He was the recipient of many awards, scholarships, research grants, teaching assistantships, and a fellowship.
Walt enlisted with the Army Reserves, shortly after graduating High School, where he was a tank mechanic and driver at Fort Knox, KY. He also played on an undefeated Army football team.
Walt received his A.A. in math and science at Mt. San Antonio College. There he was All-Conference shot put and discus for two years. He received his B.S. in Psychology and Pre-Med Biology at California State University at Northridge. While at CSUN, he was All-Conference in shot put and discus for two more years and played fullback, tailback and outside linebacker on the football team. During these years, he worked as a school bus driver and campus police officer. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology at Brigham Young University. There he worked as a grad researcher, teaching assistant, and a full professor.
He went on to teach at Marshall University, CSUN, Pepperdine University, and Colorado State University. He spent 15 years at Pepperdine as the Director of the Master of Science in Organizational Development Program and Academic Dean of the School of Business. He also consulted for many decades as an organizational psychologist. Walt authored and published Strategic Organizational Change. He assisted other universities in developing their computer science and executive business programs. He founded several consulting companies, and worked at Covey Leadership Center, VitalSmarts, and Deloitte and Touche. These many positions took him around the world.
After family and church, Walt’s absolute passions were fishing and BYU sports. He also enjoyed golf, cars, boating and anything his children were doing, especially fishing and sports. His favorite things to “cook” were homemade popcorn, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and bacon. Lots and lots of bacon.
Walt and Sandy chose to retire in Mapleton, Utah, were they lived out their remaining years. In her sixties Sandy was diagnosed with Pick’s Disease, a form of dementia. Sandy required constant care. Although difficult and exhausting at times, Walt loved caring for her until she passed in 2018.
He will be remembered as a valiant son of God and devoted husband and father, as well as for his kindness, sense of humor, silly faces and antics, horsey rides and chicken walk.
We thank Dr. Marv Allen, MD and Ann Rogerson, NP, Dr. Chun Hwang, MD, the staff at Utah Valley Hospital, and iCare Home Health professionals especially Kori Verwer, for their exceptional loving care of our father.
A private family funeral will be held Saturday, December 5, 2020. Interment will be held at Mapleton Cemetery. There will be a public viewing held on Friday December 4, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Nelson Family Mortuary, 4780 North University Avenue, Provo, UT 84604. Due to Covid-19 protocols, masks will be required and only 15 guests will be allowed in the viewing at a time. In order to social distance more effectively, visitors, please click on the RVSP button below. For those who would like to be part of the funeral service, it will be streamed here: FUNERAL SERVICE
Special thanks to Contributor: Annie Duckett Hundley (47394373) for this contribution.
He is survived by his brother William Ross (Diane); and ten children: Michelle Brown (Shannon), Stephanie Shurian, Deborah Wilson (Sean), John Ross (Suzanne), Daniel Ross (Kate), Connie Armstrong (Cameron), James Ross (Amy), Thomas Ross (Chelce), Robert Ross (Lindsay), and Eric Ross (Etta). Walt has 29 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Walt was born on February 7, 1940 to Dorothy Anna Ridste Ross and Walter Lee Ross in San Bernardino, CA. He is the second of four children. He was affectionately known as Buck, Skeeter or Buckaroo. He was a gifted athlete. He played many sports but excelled in football and track in high school, college, and the Army. He had a beautiful singing voice, singing in choirs in high school and college, and he continued to sing throughout his life.
Walt’s greatest treasures were his wife and family. He married well. He was introduced to Sandy Wilkins her senior year of high school and began dating in 1964. They married May 29, 1965 in the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they had ten children – the final score: Boys 6, Girls 4. The last three came as a surprise when Sandy gave birth to triplet boys. The family worked hard and played hard. He always encouraged his children to help each other. He was known to help kids with math homework late into the night. Walt encouraged his children to try new things like sports, art, and raising pets. His home was always filled with love, laughter, family, and friends.
Walt and Sandy raised their children in southern California, Virginia, West Virginia, Germany, and Utah. Walt also lived in Oregon, Kentucky and Connecticut. Walt loved to travel with Sandy and he visited 48 of the United States and 17 countries.
Walt had a firm testimony of his Savior. He was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Dec. 1, 1956. He always lived a Christ-like life and loved teaching his children the Gospel. He would often ask, “What would the Savior do or say?” He encouraged his children to be good examples to their friends. He led the family in daily prayer, scripture study, sing-alongs, and Family Home Evening. He wanted nothing more than to raise his children to actively live a Christ-centered life. All six of his sons served missions and all ten children were married in the Temple. He served where asked and held many leadership positions in local wards and stakes.
Walt had an impressive education and work history. He held many positions in student government and student organizations during high school and college and graduated with honors. He was the recipient of many awards, scholarships, research grants, teaching assistantships, and a fellowship.
Walt enlisted with the Army Reserves, shortly after graduating High School, where he was a tank mechanic and driver at Fort Knox, KY. He also played on an undefeated Army football team.
Walt received his A.A. in math and science at Mt. San Antonio College. There he was All-Conference shot put and discus for two years. He received his B.S. in Psychology and Pre-Med Biology at California State University at Northridge. While at CSUN, he was All-Conference in shot put and discus for two more years and played fullback, tailback and outside linebacker on the football team. During these years, he worked as a school bus driver and campus police officer. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology at Brigham Young University. There he worked as a grad researcher, teaching assistant, and a full professor.
He went on to teach at Marshall University, CSUN, Pepperdine University, and Colorado State University. He spent 15 years at Pepperdine as the Director of the Master of Science in Organizational Development Program and Academic Dean of the School of Business. He also consulted for many decades as an organizational psychologist. Walt authored and published Strategic Organizational Change. He assisted other universities in developing their computer science and executive business programs. He founded several consulting companies, and worked at Covey Leadership Center, VitalSmarts, and Deloitte and Touche. These many positions took him around the world.
After family and church, Walt’s absolute passions were fishing and BYU sports. He also enjoyed golf, cars, boating and anything his children were doing, especially fishing and sports. His favorite things to “cook” were homemade popcorn, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and bacon. Lots and lots of bacon.
Walt and Sandy chose to retire in Mapleton, Utah, were they lived out their remaining years. In her sixties Sandy was diagnosed with Pick’s Disease, a form of dementia. Sandy required constant care. Although difficult and exhausting at times, Walt loved caring for her until she passed in 2018.
He will be remembered as a valiant son of God and devoted husband and father, as well as for his kindness, sense of humor, silly faces and antics, horsey rides and chicken walk.
We thank Dr. Marv Allen, MD and Ann Rogerson, NP, Dr. Chun Hwang, MD, the staff at Utah Valley Hospital, and iCare Home Health professionals especially Kori Verwer, for their exceptional loving care of our father.
A private family funeral will be held Saturday, December 5, 2020. Interment will be held at Mapleton Cemetery. There will be a public viewing held on Friday December 4, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Nelson Family Mortuary, 4780 North University Avenue, Provo, UT 84604. Due to Covid-19 protocols, masks will be required and only 15 guests will be allowed in the viewing at a time. In order to social distance more effectively, visitors, please click on the RVSP button below. For those who would like to be part of the funeral service, it will be streamed here: FUNERAL SERVICE
Special thanks to Contributor: Annie Duckett Hundley (47394373) for this contribution.
Walter Lee Ross, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 28, 2020 in Provo, UT. Walt was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Sandra Jean Wilkins Ross; parents, Walter and Dorothy Ross; sisters, Diane Ross Edmunds, Sharon Ross Powell; and grandson Eric C. Ross, Jr.
He is survived by his brother William Ross (Diane); and ten children: Michelle Brown (Shannon), Stephanie Shurian, Deborah Wilson (Sean), John Ross (Suzanne), Daniel Ross (Kate), Connie Armstrong (Cameron), James Ross (Amy), Thomas Ross (Chelce), Robert Ross (Lindsay), and Eric Ross (Etta). Walt has 29 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Walt was born on February 7, 1940 to Dorothy Anna Ridste Ross and Walter Lee Ross in San Bernardino, CA. He is the second of four children. He was affectionately known as Buck, Skeeter or Buckaroo. He was a gifted athlete. He played many sports but excelled in football and track in high school, college, and the Army. He had a beautiful singing voice, singing in choirs in high school and college, and he continued to sing throughout his life.
Walt’s greatest treasures were his wife and family. He married well. He was introduced to Sandy Wilkins her senior year of high school and began dating in 1964. They married May 29, 1965 in the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they had ten children – the final score: Boys 6, Girls 4. The last three came as a surprise when Sandy gave birth to triplet boys. The family worked hard and played hard. He always encouraged his children to help each other. He was known to help kids with math homework late into the night. Walt encouraged his children to try new things like sports, art, and raising pets. His home was always filled with love, laughter, family, and friends.
Walt and Sandy raised their children in southern California, Virginia, West Virginia, Germany, and Utah. Walt also lived in Oregon, Kentucky and Connecticut. Walt loved to travel with Sandy and he visited 48 of the United States and 17 countries.
Walt had a firm testimony of his Savior. He was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Dec. 1, 1956. He always lived a Christ-like life and loved teaching his children the Gospel. He would often ask, “What would the Savior do or say?” He encouraged his children to be good examples to their friends. He led the family in daily prayer, scripture study, sing-alongs, and Family Home Evening. He wanted nothing more than to raise his children to actively live a Christ-centered life. All six of his sons served missions and all ten children were married in the Temple. He served where asked and held many leadership positions in local wards and stakes.
Walt had an impressive education and work history. He held many positions in student government and student organizations during high school and college and graduated with honors. He was the recipient of many awards, scholarships, research grants, teaching assistantships, and a fellowship.
Walt enlisted with the Army Reserves, shortly after graduating High School, where he was a tank mechanic and driver at Fort Knox, KY. He also played on an undefeated Army football team.
Walt received his A.A. in math and science at Mt. San Antonio College. There he was All-Conference shot put and discus for two years. He received his B.S. in Psychology and Pre-Med Biology at California State University at Northridge. While at CSUN, he was All-Conference in shot put and discus for two more years and played fullback, tailback and outside linebacker on the football team. During these years, he worked as a school bus driver and campus police officer. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology at Brigham Young University. There he worked as a grad researcher, teaching assistant, and a full professor.
He went on to teach at Marshall University, CSUN, Pepperdine University, and Colorado State University. He spent 15 years at Pepperdine as the Director of the Master of Science in Organizational Development Program and Academic Dean of the School of Business. He also consulted for many decades as an organizational psychologist. Walt authored and published Strategic Organizational Change. He assisted other universities in developing their computer science and executive business programs. He founded several consulting companies, and worked at Covey Leadership Center, VitalSmarts, and Deloitte and Touche. These many positions took him around the world.
After family and church, Walt’s absolute passions were fishing and BYU sports. He also enjoyed golf, cars, boating and anything his children were doing, especially fishing and sports. His favorite things to “cook” were homemade popcorn, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and bacon. Lots and lots of bacon.
Walt and Sandy chose to retire in Mapleton, Utah, were they lived out their remaining years. In her sixties Sandy was diagnosed with Pick’s Disease, a form of dementia. Sandy required constant care. Although difficult and exhausting at times, Walt loved caring for her until she passed in 2018.
He will be remembered as a valiant son of God and devoted husband and father, as well as for his kindness, sense of humor, silly faces and antics, horsey rides and chicken walk.
We thank Dr. Marv Allen, MD and Ann Rogerson, NP, Dr. Chun Hwang, MD, the staff at Utah Valley Hospital, and iCare Home Health professionals especially Kori Verwer, for their exceptional loving care of our father.
A private family funeral will be held Saturday, December 5, 2020. Interment will be held at Mapleton Cemetery. There will be a public viewing held on Friday December 4, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Nelson Family Mortuary, 4780 North University Avenue, Provo, UT 84604. Due to Covid-19 protocols, masks will be required and only 15 guests will be allowed in the viewing at a time. In order to social distance more effectively, visitors, please click on the RVSP button below. For those who would like to be part of the funeral service, it will be streamed here: FUNERAL SERVICE
Special thanks to Contributor: Annie Duckett Hundley (47394373) for this contribution.
He is survived by his brother William Ross (Diane); and ten children: Michelle Brown (Shannon), Stephanie Shurian, Deborah Wilson (Sean), John Ross (Suzanne), Daniel Ross (Kate), Connie Armstrong (Cameron), James Ross (Amy), Thomas Ross (Chelce), Robert Ross (Lindsay), and Eric Ross (Etta). Walt has 29 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Walt was born on February 7, 1940 to Dorothy Anna Ridste Ross and Walter Lee Ross in San Bernardino, CA. He is the second of four children. He was affectionately known as Buck, Skeeter or Buckaroo. He was a gifted athlete. He played many sports but excelled in football and track in high school, college, and the Army. He had a beautiful singing voice, singing in choirs in high school and college, and he continued to sing throughout his life.
Walt’s greatest treasures were his wife and family. He married well. He was introduced to Sandy Wilkins her senior year of high school and began dating in 1964. They married May 29, 1965 in the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they had ten children – the final score: Boys 6, Girls 4. The last three came as a surprise when Sandy gave birth to triplet boys. The family worked hard and played hard. He always encouraged his children to help each other. He was known to help kids with math homework late into the night. Walt encouraged his children to try new things like sports, art, and raising pets. His home was always filled with love, laughter, family, and friends.
Walt and Sandy raised their children in southern California, Virginia, West Virginia, Germany, and Utah. Walt also lived in Oregon, Kentucky and Connecticut. Walt loved to travel with Sandy and he visited 48 of the United States and 17 countries.
Walt had a firm testimony of his Savior. He was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Dec. 1, 1956. He always lived a Christ-like life and loved teaching his children the Gospel. He would often ask, “What would the Savior do or say?” He encouraged his children to be good examples to their friends. He led the family in daily prayer, scripture study, sing-alongs, and Family Home Evening. He wanted nothing more than to raise his children to actively live a Christ-centered life. All six of his sons served missions and all ten children were married in the Temple. He served where asked and held many leadership positions in local wards and stakes.
Walt had an impressive education and work history. He held many positions in student government and student organizations during high school and college and graduated with honors. He was the recipient of many awards, scholarships, research grants, teaching assistantships, and a fellowship.
Walt enlisted with the Army Reserves, shortly after graduating High School, where he was a tank mechanic and driver at Fort Knox, KY. He also played on an undefeated Army football team.
Walt received his A.A. in math and science at Mt. San Antonio College. There he was All-Conference shot put and discus for two years. He received his B.S. in Psychology and Pre-Med Biology at California State University at Northridge. While at CSUN, he was All-Conference in shot put and discus for two more years and played fullback, tailback and outside linebacker on the football team. During these years, he worked as a school bus driver and campus police officer. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology at Brigham Young University. There he worked as a grad researcher, teaching assistant, and a full professor.
He went on to teach at Marshall University, CSUN, Pepperdine University, and Colorado State University. He spent 15 years at Pepperdine as the Director of the Master of Science in Organizational Development Program and Academic Dean of the School of Business. He also consulted for many decades as an organizational psychologist. Walt authored and published Strategic Organizational Change. He assisted other universities in developing their computer science and executive business programs. He founded several consulting companies, and worked at Covey Leadership Center, VitalSmarts, and Deloitte and Touche. These many positions took him around the world.
After family and church, Walt’s absolute passions were fishing and BYU sports. He also enjoyed golf, cars, boating and anything his children were doing, especially fishing and sports. His favorite things to “cook” were homemade popcorn, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and bacon. Lots and lots of bacon.
Walt and Sandy chose to retire in Mapleton, Utah, were they lived out their remaining years. In her sixties Sandy was diagnosed with Pick’s Disease, a form of dementia. Sandy required constant care. Although difficult and exhausting at times, Walt loved caring for her until she passed in 2018.
He will be remembered as a valiant son of God and devoted husband and father, as well as for his kindness, sense of humor, silly faces and antics, horsey rides and chicken walk.
We thank Dr. Marv Allen, MD and Ann Rogerson, NP, Dr. Chun Hwang, MD, the staff at Utah Valley Hospital, and iCare Home Health professionals especially Kori Verwer, for their exceptional loving care of our father.
A private family funeral will be held Saturday, December 5, 2020. Interment will be held at Mapleton Cemetery. There will be a public viewing held on Friday December 4, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Nelson Family Mortuary, 4780 North University Avenue, Provo, UT 84604. Due to Covid-19 protocols, masks will be required and only 15 guests will be allowed in the viewing at a time. In order to social distance more effectively, visitors, please click on the RVSP button below. For those who would like to be part of the funeral service, it will be streamed here: FUNERAL SERVICE
Special thanks to Contributor: Annie Duckett Hundley (47394373) for this contribution.
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