George "Tex" Ross, 94, left his earthly home in the loving arms of his wife, Mary, on Sun., Sept. 19, 2010.
Ross was born on Feb. 13, 1916, in Vernal, to Isaac James Ross and Fannie Jane Young Ross. He was the 10th of 11 children.
He married Nora Louise Taylor on April 15, 1936, and together they had seven children. Later, they divorced. He married Mary Gardner on Feb. 1, 1972 and they shared 38 glorious years together, taking care of each other.
Tex spent his early years in the Uintah Basin, moving with his family to Park City when he was 11. It was there he began his musical career at the age of 13, playing the Hawaiian guitar. His musical ability was a gift and a passion that would last his entire life.
Up until just a couple of weeks ago, if you approached Tex's home you would likely hear the the sweet cry of his steel guitar. He played in bands all over Utah and Colorado, but the most well-known groups were the Country Gentlemen and the Rhythm Wranglers.
With the Wranglers, Tex played live on Vernal's first radio station, KJAM. The members of the band, including his brother Floyd, built the Red Barn in Roosevelt and played many dances there over the years.
Tex was a composer, writing many beautiful ballads, and an artist. He painted beautifully and for many years built and painted business signs found throughout the Basin. In his younger years, Tex enjoyed flying the small plane that he and his brother Mar built. Tex took up flying in his fifties and quit at the age of 74 only after he broke his arm in a landing.
Tex was a gifted and kind heart, who left an impression on all who knew him. His memory and his music will live on and on.
Tex is survived by his wife, Mary; a sister, Elaine (Glenn) Stanley of West Valley City; children, Gib (Lisa) Ross of Winnemucca, Nev., Randy Ross of Los Animas, Colo., Rhonda (Bob) Soper of Clyde, Ohio, Tracie (Greg) Buxton of Henderson, Nev., and Colleen (Don) Heatherly, Lucky, Kent (Lori), Charles Simmons, Cindy (Skeet) Richardson and Stacie (Kevin) Garcia, all of Vernal.
Tex is is also survived by 44 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and 30 great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters Carolyn Rae Bailey and Louann Allen; son-in-law Kevin Garcia; a great grandson; brothers, James, Melvin, Floyd and Mar; and sisters, Myrtle, Ann, Ada, Rose and Alice.
A memorial service will be held at the Red Barn on Fri., Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. with an after-service memorial to follow.
-Vernal Express, Sept. 2010
Ross was born on Feb. 13, 1916, in Vernal, to Isaac James Ross and Fannie Jane Young Ross. He was the 10th of 11 children.
He married Nora Louise Taylor on April 15, 1936, and together they had seven children. Later, they divorced. He married Mary Gardner on Feb. 1, 1972 and they shared 38 glorious years together, taking care of each other.
Tex spent his early years in the Uintah Basin, moving with his family to Park City when he was 11. It was there he began his musical career at the age of 13, playing the Hawaiian guitar. His musical ability was a gift and a passion that would last his entire life.
Up until just a couple of weeks ago, if you approached Tex's home you would likely hear the the sweet cry of his steel guitar. He played in bands all over Utah and Colorado, but the most well-known groups were the Country Gentlemen and the Rhythm Wranglers.
With the Wranglers, Tex played live on Vernal's first radio station, KJAM. The members of the band, including his brother Floyd, built the Red Barn in Roosevelt and played many dances there over the years.
Tex was a composer, writing many beautiful ballads, and an artist. He painted beautifully and for many years built and painted business signs found throughout the Basin. In his younger years, Tex enjoyed flying the small plane that he and his brother Mar built. Tex took up flying in his fifties and quit at the age of 74 only after he broke his arm in a landing.
Tex was a gifted and kind heart, who left an impression on all who knew him. His memory and his music will live on and on.
Tex is survived by his wife, Mary; a sister, Elaine (Glenn) Stanley of West Valley City; children, Gib (Lisa) Ross of Winnemucca, Nev., Randy Ross of Los Animas, Colo., Rhonda (Bob) Soper of Clyde, Ohio, Tracie (Greg) Buxton of Henderson, Nev., and Colleen (Don) Heatherly, Lucky, Kent (Lori), Charles Simmons, Cindy (Skeet) Richardson and Stacie (Kevin) Garcia, all of Vernal.
Tex is is also survived by 44 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and 30 great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters Carolyn Rae Bailey and Louann Allen; son-in-law Kevin Garcia; a great grandson; brothers, James, Melvin, Floyd and Mar; and sisters, Myrtle, Ann, Ada, Rose and Alice.
A memorial service will be held at the Red Barn on Fri., Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. with an after-service memorial to follow.
-Vernal Express, Sept. 2010
George "Tex" Ross, 94, left his earthly home in the loving arms of his wife, Mary, on Sun., Sept. 19, 2010.
Ross was born on Feb. 13, 1916, in Vernal, to Isaac James Ross and Fannie Jane Young Ross. He was the 10th of 11 children.
He married Nora Louise Taylor on April 15, 1936, and together they had seven children. Later, they divorced. He married Mary Gardner on Feb. 1, 1972 and they shared 38 glorious years together, taking care of each other.
Tex spent his early years in the Uintah Basin, moving with his family to Park City when he was 11. It was there he began his musical career at the age of 13, playing the Hawaiian guitar. His musical ability was a gift and a passion that would last his entire life.
Up until just a couple of weeks ago, if you approached Tex's home you would likely hear the the sweet cry of his steel guitar. He played in bands all over Utah and Colorado, but the most well-known groups were the Country Gentlemen and the Rhythm Wranglers.
With the Wranglers, Tex played live on Vernal's first radio station, KJAM. The members of the band, including his brother Floyd, built the Red Barn in Roosevelt and played many dances there over the years.
Tex was a composer, writing many beautiful ballads, and an artist. He painted beautifully and for many years built and painted business signs found throughout the Basin. In his younger years, Tex enjoyed flying the small plane that he and his brother Mar built. Tex took up flying in his fifties and quit at the age of 74 only after he broke his arm in a landing.
Tex was a gifted and kind heart, who left an impression on all who knew him. His memory and his music will live on and on.
Tex is survived by his wife, Mary; a sister, Elaine (Glenn) Stanley of West Valley City; children, Gib (Lisa) Ross of Winnemucca, Nev., Randy Ross of Los Animas, Colo., Rhonda (Bob) Soper of Clyde, Ohio, Tracie (Greg) Buxton of Henderson, Nev., and Colleen (Don) Heatherly, Lucky, Kent (Lori), Charles Simmons, Cindy (Skeet) Richardson and Stacie (Kevin) Garcia, all of Vernal.
Tex is is also survived by 44 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and 30 great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters Carolyn Rae Bailey and Louann Allen; son-in-law Kevin Garcia; a great grandson; brothers, James, Melvin, Floyd and Mar; and sisters, Myrtle, Ann, Ada, Rose and Alice.
A memorial service will be held at the Red Barn on Fri., Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. with an after-service memorial to follow.
-Vernal Express, Sept. 2010
Ross was born on Feb. 13, 1916, in Vernal, to Isaac James Ross and Fannie Jane Young Ross. He was the 10th of 11 children.
He married Nora Louise Taylor on April 15, 1936, and together they had seven children. Later, they divorced. He married Mary Gardner on Feb. 1, 1972 and they shared 38 glorious years together, taking care of each other.
Tex spent his early years in the Uintah Basin, moving with his family to Park City when he was 11. It was there he began his musical career at the age of 13, playing the Hawaiian guitar. His musical ability was a gift and a passion that would last his entire life.
Up until just a couple of weeks ago, if you approached Tex's home you would likely hear the the sweet cry of his steel guitar. He played in bands all over Utah and Colorado, but the most well-known groups were the Country Gentlemen and the Rhythm Wranglers.
With the Wranglers, Tex played live on Vernal's first radio station, KJAM. The members of the band, including his brother Floyd, built the Red Barn in Roosevelt and played many dances there over the years.
Tex was a composer, writing many beautiful ballads, and an artist. He painted beautifully and for many years built and painted business signs found throughout the Basin. In his younger years, Tex enjoyed flying the small plane that he and his brother Mar built. Tex took up flying in his fifties and quit at the age of 74 only after he broke his arm in a landing.
Tex was a gifted and kind heart, who left an impression on all who knew him. His memory and his music will live on and on.
Tex is survived by his wife, Mary; a sister, Elaine (Glenn) Stanley of West Valley City; children, Gib (Lisa) Ross of Winnemucca, Nev., Randy Ross of Los Animas, Colo., Rhonda (Bob) Soper of Clyde, Ohio, Tracie (Greg) Buxton of Henderson, Nev., and Colleen (Don) Heatherly, Lucky, Kent (Lori), Charles Simmons, Cindy (Skeet) Richardson and Stacie (Kevin) Garcia, all of Vernal.
Tex is is also survived by 44 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and 30 great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters Carolyn Rae Bailey and Louann Allen; son-in-law Kevin Garcia; a great grandson; brothers, James, Melvin, Floyd and Mar; and sisters, Myrtle, Ann, Ada, Rose and Alice.
A memorial service will be held at the Red Barn on Fri., Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. with an after-service memorial to follow.
-Vernal Express, Sept. 2010
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