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Frank Blaine Ross

Birth	:	12 May 1884 Reasnor, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jun 1951 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Gulf Pines Memorial Park, Englewood, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate	:	27.0137196, -82.3843231
Description	:	BOOK: Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa; Gen. James B. Weaver, Editor-in-chief; Illustrated, Volume I & II; @ 1912; B.F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana; page 1349-1351---FRANK B. ROSS-- Frank B. Ross, the subject of this sketch, is a splendid example of what an enterprising young man of sincere purpose can accomplish. But twenty-five years of age, Mr. Ross is the owner and proprietor of one of the best stores in the town of Reasnor and enjoys the respect and goodwill of a wide circle of friends and aquaintances in the county. Keen, alert, and energetic, he is honest to the... Read More	BOOK: Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa; Gen. James B. Weaver, Editor-in-chief; Illustrated, Volume I & II; @ 1912; B.F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana; page 1349-1351---FRANK B. ROSS-- Frank B. Ross, the subject of this sketch, is a splendid example of what an enterprising young man of sincere purpose can accomplish. But twenty-five years of age, Mr. Ross is the owner and proprietor of one of the best stores in the town of Reasnor and enjoys the respect and goodwill of a wide circle of friends and aquaintances in the county. Keen, alert, and energetic, he is honest to the core and believes in doing by his fellow man as he would be done by. Mr. Ross was born May 12, 1884, in Jasper County, Iowa, and is the son of charles F. and Almeda L. (Smith) Ross, both of whom were natives of Iowa, the mother being born in Jasper county. It was in 1864 that the father of the subject came to Jasper county and as a mere boy engaged in farm work. In 1878 he purchased forty acres, to which by thrift and untiring industry he kept adding until at one time he owned one hundred and seventy-eight acres. While he followed general farming only, he raised some stock also. He still owns and resides upon the first land he ever bought and still is activily engaged in farming. Mr. Ross's father is well known and is a solid, stable man of affairs and a good citizen. While never a politician or a man who has sought office, he is a man who takes a keen and intelligent interest in the advancement and upbuilding of his county and state. At different times for over twenty years he has been director and treasurer of the independant district schools. Both he and his wife are consistant members of the Evangelical Church. The subject of this review is one of twelve children, of whom seven are now living: Elsie, who was born in 1877, died in childhood; William A.,born July 9, 1879, is a prosperous farmer residing near Newton, Iowa; Jessie died in infancy; Bertha also died in infancy; next in order of birth is the subject of this sketch; Elmer, born July 9, 1886, died when quit young; Zell S., born June 3, 1888, is a well-to-do farmer residing in Jasper county; Charles Owen, born October 11, 1890, died at the age of ten years; Ada Ruth, born December 19, 1892, resides at home; Harry S., born March 10, 1895, is at home; Edith Fern, born January 30, 1899, is at home; Robert L., born March 16, 1901, is at home. Mr. Ross began working for himself in the spring of 1905, following the pursuit of farming. At this buisiness he continued steadily in Jasper county until Maarch, 1909, when he removed to northern minnesota upon a farm of two hundred and twenty acres he had purchased their, but later he returned to Reasnor, when he purchased, June 1, 1910, the general store and hardware buisiness of J.J. McCartney, which he has conducted sucessfully ever since, selling pumps and windmills in connection with the other general items of hardware. On February 28, 1905, Mr. Ross was united in marriage with Victoria A. Tool. The daughter of H.F.L. and Louan (Woody) Tool, both of whom were natives of Iowa, and both of whom are living at this writing, on farms in Minnesota. Mrs. Ross was born January 20, 1885, in Jasper counnty and departed this life May 8, 1909. No purer or more gentle spirit ever passed from this earth into the great unfathomable beyond than she and many were the hearts left desolate by her going. Ever delighting in doing acts of kindness and living for others, she was a women whose life was an example of that which the Savior of Man exemplified while upon earth. Always an earnest worker in the Methodist Church, she put her faith and her devotion into deeds and was a guiding star and spiritual inspiration to many who were fortunate enough to know her. Besides her husband, she left behind her a sweet daughter, Mable Louise, who was born December 26, 1908. Every effort was made by Mr. Ross to save her fair young life, the best nurses and physicians obtainable were procured and she was taken to the city hospital at Aiken, Minnesota, but all without avail, for death came four days after she entered the hospital. It was after the untimely of his beloved wife that Mr. Ross returned to Reasnor and engaged in his present buisiness. The brothers and sisters of Mrs. Ross are; Julia C., wife of F.E. Fairchild, a farmer residing in northern Minnesota; Nora, wife of Zell S. Ross, a brother of the subject; William A.; Ella and Irena, live at home in Minnesota. Lena died when but two and one-half years old. Mr. Ross is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, having at one time been trustee and is also superintendant of the sunday School of the church at Bellview. He is an uncompromising foe of liquer and the Lquor traffic, and is a Prohibitionist in politics. Affable and genial, he is one of the popular men of the younger generation of the county. OBITUARY: Unknown newspaper article, have copy of a copy, Rites At Reasnor For Frank Ross--Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Reasnor Thursday, June 7, for Frank Blaine Ross, The Rev. A.E. Cunningham in charge. Mrs. Lillie Guthrie served as pianist and Miss Zickel as soloist. Interment was at the Hewitt Cemetery, Pallbearers were all nephews of Mr. Ross: Paul Ross, Ivan Ross, Edgar Ross, Earnest Ross, Melvin Ross, and Elmer Van Voorst. Frank Blaine Ross born May 12, 1884 at Reasnor, son of Charles F. and Almeda Smith Ross, and passed away June 5, 1951 at the Iowa City Hospital, at the age of 67 years and 23 days, after a short illness. He was married in 1905 to Victoria Tool, who preceded him in death in 1909. To this union was born one daughter, Mabel, now living in Washington, D.C. In 1917 he was married to Ida Tool, who survives him. Mr. Ross attended the Pleasant View school and Newton Normal School and later taught school a few terms. For several years he had a hardware business in partnership with W.L. Wasson in Reasnor. In 1920 he moved to a farm near Stanwood, Iowa, from which he moved to Iowa City in 1927, where he was a dairyman until his retirement in 1945. Besides his wife and daughter, he is survived by three brothers, Zell S. of Iowa City, Harry S. of Newcastle, Nebraska,and Robert I. of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, William Albert, two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Van Voorst, and Edith Birkenholtz, and two brothers and three sisters who died in childhood. As a young man, Mr. Ross joined the Methodist Church and was an active worker in the church for many year. His life was always guided by the highest Christian principles, lighted by faith and devotion to God. He was a loving husband and father, and a good neighbor who was beloved and respected by hosts of relatives, friends and acquaintances.

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Where is Frank Blaine Ross's memorial?
Frank Blaine Ross's memorial is located at: Gulf Pines Memorial Park, Englewood, Sarasota County, USA.
When did Frank Blaine Ross death?
Frank Blaine Ross death on 5 Jun 1951 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Frank Blaine Ross's memorial?
Latitude: 27.0137196
Longitude: -82.3843231

Family Members:

Parent

Charles F Ross

(1857 - 1931)

Almeda Lucretia “Aleda” Smith Ross

(1857 - 1915)

Spouse

Victoria Augusta Tool Ross

(1885 - 1909)

Siblings

(1876 - 1878)

(1881 - 1881)

(1888 - 1976)

(1892 - 1946)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gulf Pines Memorial Park
Englewood, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0137196, -82.3843231

2. Trinity Presbyterian Church Memorial Center
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0454000, -82.4015500

3. Lakeside Lutheran Memorial Garden
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0508900, -82.4020200

4. Saint Raphael Memorial Gardens
Englewood, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9751400, -82.3703500

5. Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Garden
Englewood, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9752600, -82.3536500

6. Venice United Church of Christ Memorial Garden
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0736495, -82.4025780

7. Englewood Community Presbyterian Church Memorial G
Englewood, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9541200, -82.3569700

8. First Christian Church Butterfly Garden
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0787100, -82.3836640

9. Englewood United Methodist Church Garden of Memori
Englewood, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9628400, -82.3377200

10. Lemon Bay Historical Cemetery
Englewood, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9534000, -82.3534000

11. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Memorial Garden
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0799100, -82.3792000

12. Saint David's Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Englewood, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9544790, -82.3504640

13. Christ United Methodist Church Memorial Garden
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0795576, -82.3702320

14. Our Lady of Lourdes Garden of the Resurrection
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0802200, -82.3738900

15. Venice Memorial Gardens
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0785400, -82.3511400

16. Calvary Reformed Church of Venice Gardens
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0778600, -82.4239800

17. Grace United Methodist Church Memorial Garden
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0819900, -82.4376800

18. Emmanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Garden
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0857026, -82.4402472

19. Venice Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0861100, -82.4442800

20. Saint Mark's Episcopal Church Gardens
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0915370, -82.4471550

21. Jewish Center of Venice Cemetery
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1129200, -82.4004500

22. Epiphany Cathedral Memorial Garden
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1012720, -82.4471140

23. Linda Lefebvre Gravesite
Venice, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1152570, -82.3432540

24. Redeemer Lutheran Memorial Garden
Englewood, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9323210, -82.2980290