ROSS, James Michael (Jim)

Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory, Wickenburg, Arizona James Michael Ross April 1, 1942 - November 10, 2016 Jim was a kind and loving husband who also loved his three children more than they ever knew. He loved the game of golf and played it with friends and family whenever possible. He and his wife moved to Williams over 20 years ago when he retired. After seeing the Elephant Rocks Golf course during a vacation trip, he knew this was where he wanted to live and play the game. He also loved competition of any kind, and most recently found Fantasy Football that became his passion. He was a successful business man who worked for many years as an IT consultant prior to working along with his wife in a company they started over 30 years ago. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jane, three children—Donna (Keith), Andrew, and Jim Jr.—six grandchildren and two great granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona Wednesday, November 16, 2016 James M. Ross, 74, passed away Nov. 10, 2016. Jim was born April 1, 1942, in Crystal Village, Minn., to Lawrence and Alberta Ross. Jim was a kind and loving husband who also loved his three children more than they ever knew. He loved the game of golf and played it with friends and family whenever possible. He and his wife moved to Williams more than 20 years ago when he retired. After seeing the Elephant Rocks Golf course during a vacation trip, he knew this was where he wanted to live and play the game. He also loved competition of any kind, and most recently found Fantasy Football, which became his passion. He was a successful businessman who worked for many years as an IT consultant prior to working along with his wife in a company they started more than 30 years ago. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jane; three children, Donna (Keith), Andrew, and Jim Jr.; six grandchildren and two great granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may offer online condolences at www.wickenburgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory.
Posted by Sharla on December 04, 2016

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