VOSS, Rossie

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ May 30, 2007, p. A12 Rossie Voss passed away peacefully on May 19. Born on Nov. 19, 1919 in Cotton County, Okla., Rossie moved to Arizona in 1945 with her husband Herb. Rossie raised two sons in Tucson while teaching at Flowing Wells High School and providing tax accounting services. She continued to do tax work through 2006, finding friendships and support with her colleagues and clients. Rossie was an avid gardener and became a Master Gardener in Arizona. She was proud to be a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. During her 62 years in Arizona, she lived in Tucson, Chino Valley, and Congress. She ended her years living in Tucson near her son and daughter-in-law Jim and Sally Voss, who became her primary sources of support. Rossie is survived by sisters Aliene Johnson and Essie Douglas, both of Oklahoma City; sons George Voss of Portland, Ore., and Jim Voss of Tucson; and her granddaughter Andrea Byerley of Dundee, Ore. Rossie was deeply loved and will be missed by her family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Adair Funeral Home, Avalon Chapel in Tucson.