KATHRYN “KATHY” MARIE ROSS

With broken hearts we announce the passing of our dear sister Kathryn Marie Ross on April 1, 2025. Kathy was predeceased by her mother, Marlene Yuel; husband Allan Ross; son Aaron Ross; and twin brother Ken Yuel. She leaves to mourn her father, George Yuel; brothers, Doug (Kelly), Gary, Duane, Dale (Barb); sister Wanda (Phil); and sister in law Joyce Yuel; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Kathy entered this world on Jan 27, 1954, weighing only 3lbs 14ounces, a twin to her much larger but 30 minutes younger brother Ken. Home for the next 17 years was on the family farms in Saskatchewan and Neepawa. She was the oldest child of 7 and loved caring for her little brothers and sister. She excelled at her piano and saxophone lessons and enjoyed singing in the school and church choirs. Her chosen activity as a youth was figure skating and she continued skating until late in her life.

At 17 yrs old the family left the rural life behind and moved to the big city of Winnipeg settling in Norwood. As Kathy was a natural born shopper she loved life in the city. It was in Winnipeg that she met and married Allan Ross. They remained in Winnipeg until Allan’s work took them to Killarney. It was in Killarney that they welcomed their son Aaron in 1985. In 1989 Kathy, Allan and Aaron left Killarney for Vancouver where Kathy remained until 2024.

Kathy had many hobbies and excelled at all of them. She loved baking and treated her family and friends often to her delicious homemade cookies, cheesecakes and butter tarts. Kathy was also a talented sewer and knitter. She sewed exquisite fur trimmed winter parkas and knit darling winter sweaters and toques for her son and her nephews. As she gained more nieces and nephews, it wasn’t unusual to receive a large bundle of beautiful clothing she had sewn for them. Kathy was so generous with her talents.

In Vancouver Kathy made many friends and remained close to these people for the 35 years she lived there. She began work later in life at the Burnaby Costco and her group of friends grew.

Due to illness and many personal losses the last 4 years of Kathy’s time in Vancouver were very difficult. Our family will forever be grateful to her dear friends who were there to support and care for Kathy during the times when we couldn’t be with her. A special thank you to Shaun, Clause, Venecia, Sandy, Fanny, Jim, Marshall, Colleen and so many more of her wonderful friends in Vancouver.

A private family gathering and internment will be held at a later date.

If friends desire donations in Kathy’s memory be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba.

Rest in Peace dear Kathy. 

We love you.

Kathy’s family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.

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