Lillie Ross

Lillie Onteen (McGruder) Ross born August 9, 1930 passed away on December 4, 2013 at St Marys Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. She is preceded in death by a grandson, James Frazee and her beloved husband, Jesse James Ross. They were married in Grand Junction, Colorado on July 6, 1948. Lil was the mother of two children: Jesse Leon Ross (spouse: Ruby) from Craig, Colorado and Elaine K. Frazee (spouse: Wesley) from Rifle, Colorado. She was living in Rifle with her one surviving sister, Audrey Squires and has one surviving brother in Meeker, Colorado: Elmer McGruder. She is preceded in death by her brothers: Earl McGruder, Carl McGruder Sr., Wren McGruder (surviving spouse Judy McGruder), Perry McGruder, and sisters Stella Blumhagen and Carrie Bina (surviving spouse Ted Bina),. There is a big heartache in the family of 8 grandchildren and 25 great-grand children, as well as the numerous nephews, nieces, and friends. Lil and Jess home in Meeker was the go to place for a cup of coffee and a chat. The pot was always on and any and all were always welcome. Many hours were spent with quality family time playing cards into the wee hours of the morning. Lil had a generous spirit and is known for her jelly making and crocheting. She gave over 200 afghans away to family and friends. Her love was bowling and bowled on leagues for years at Ted and Carrie Binas White River Bowl. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and worked many hours at the bowling alley. That was her way. If there was a need, she was there and she never complained no matter what the job or the work involved. She was raised in an era of waste-not want-not and was an avid recycler. Funeral Services for Lillie Ross will be Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Meeker LDS Ward Chapel. Viewing for Friends and family will be one hour prior to the services at the Chapel. Burial will be in the Meeker Cemetery; services have been entrusted to the care of Blackburn Meeker Mortuary.