Vernon LeRoy Ross 1942 - 2020

ROSS, MILLER, BEACH

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 7/18/2020 at 07:31:16

Sioux City Journal
15 May 2020

Vernon L. Ross

Sioux City

Vernon LeRoy Ross, 77, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Fairview Cemetery, Albaton, Iowa, with Stan Cook officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sergeant Bluff.

Vern was born on July 16, 1942, in Sioux City, to Neil and Fern (Miller) Ross. He lived his entire life in Sioux City and attended East High School. Vern was a jack-of-all-trades, who worked multiple jobs. He worked many years at Floyd Valley Packing House and retired from Load King in 2009.

Vern was married four times and to these unions five children were born and he adopted two children. In 1980, Vern met the love of his life, Debra (Beach) Ross. They were married on Dec. 19 of that year. To this union, two children were born and also he raised a stepson. Vern and Debi were married for 38 years. She passed away in 2019.

Vern was a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. He was a classic car enthusiast. Most importantly, Vern loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, Timothy Ross, Richard Ross, Diane Ross, Lisa Ross, Aaron Ross, James Ross, Stacey (Juan) Angeles, and Jason Coil; sister, Barb (Bill) McGillem; and many grandchildren, including Sierra Muckey, Jaelyn Angeles, and Kaden Angeles.

Vern was preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Fern; wife, Debra; daughter, Shawna; sister, Marcia; and brothers, Terry, David, Charles, and Dennis “Butch.

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