Laurel Dean (L.D.) Ross
February 15, 2018
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L.D. Ross of Altoona, IA was born on November 8th 1939, to Virgil and Juanita (Pittman) Ross, in Putnam Co. MO. He passed from this life on February 15th 2018, at Taylor House in Des Moines, IA surrounded by his loving family.
L.D. was raised on a small farm on the Iowa-Missouri state line, in the Mendota, MO and Cincinnati, IA area. He graduated from Cincinnati High School in 1957.
On November 28th 1958, he married Dora Sue Pickett. To this union, three sons were born, Gregory Dean, Michael Lee, and Todd Douglas.
He attended the Toledo Meat Cutting School in Toledo, OH earning a living cutting meat around the state of Iowa.
L.D. then learned that he had a knack for selling, and his career took off selling for Forney Arc Welders, National Laboratories and Wyandotte (BASF) Chemical Co. in that order. In 1975, L.D. and a friend started their own business, Monaghan-Ross Corporation in Des Moines, IA. In 1983, L.D. began his own company, Ross Chemical Systems, Inc. in Des Moines, IA which he ran with the help of his sons until a short while before his death. L.D. also ran the family Century Farm on the Iowa-Missouri state line south of Cincinnati, IA raising cattle. It has been in the Ross family since October 1910. He was a member of the Iowa Salers Association, the American Salers Association, and Iowa Cattleman’s Association.
L.D. is survived by his wife of 59 ½ years, Sue, three sons, Greg, Mike (Renee), and Todd (Stephanie), three grandsons, Tony (Jessica), Andy, Jameson (Sarah), and one granddaughter, Janae (Brandon) Leo. He is also survived by two great grandsons, Ethan Ross and Jonas Ross, two great granddaughters, Mylie Leo and Cashlyn Leo, and many, many family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandson, Nicholas Lee Ross.
Visitation will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 105 4th St. SW Altoona, IA Friday Feb. 23rd, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
A graveside service procession will start at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday Feb. 24th at the Cincinnati Community Center, 100 Depot Lane in Cincinnati, IA leading to the White Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Melanie McKamie
04/09/2018
Just want to extend my condolences...I knew Mr Ross through work, SRT, we only hauled for him a few times a year but the phone calls were always memorable. I learned alot about Mr Ross, his family, gardening, weather, and just anything and everything. He was always interesting to speak with and looked forward to his calls. I know it has been a few months but I just heard and wanted to reach out, he truly was a gentleman with great pride for his family. God Bless and so sorry for yalls loss.
Linda Bowers Kimball
03/01/2018
Sue, & " boys", my brother, Fred called me today and told me of your loss. I am so sorry I wasn't at the service. I always appreciated the love and friendship you & LD(,or Barney aa I called him), showed my parents. You guys were there when I couldn't be. I have thought of you often throughout the years, and wish I had taken time to stop & visit. Please take care. I'm glad you have the boys, who of course are no longer boys.
Tim O'Mara
02/20/2018
I was on of LD's equipment suppliers. I really enjoyed LD, he was very down to earth. He would always say " Well Tim, you know where I'm coming from" and I did. My thoughts and prayers are with the Ross family!
Mary Gutierrez
02/20/2018
My condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. May GOD's word comfort you in this time of sorrow. Isaiah 26:19; Rev.21:4,5.
Rita McCollom Ferguson
02/19/2018
Sue, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Doesnt seem that long ago that I was standing up with you and L.D. at your wedding!
Don & Betty Moses
02/19/2018
We were saddened to hear of L.D.'s passing. We met L.D. at the Saler cattle shows and he was such a happy and welcoming man. He always had time to visit and talk to us about the Saler breed. Our condolences to L.D.'s family and may God bless you. Rest in Peace L.D.