Elsie J. Ross Obituary (1918

In Memory OfElsie J. RossElsie Josephine Ross, of Friend, died Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Friend at the age of 88 years 6 months and 12 days. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 29, 1918 to Fredrick and Augusta (Cowden) Danek, the oldest of six children. As a young girl, she attended Lincoln Public Schools and graduated from Lincoln High School, continuing her education at the University of Nebraska where she graduated with a teaching degree. She began a long career in teaching at several small Nebraska schools before her marriage to Raymond W. "Pete" Ross on July 20, 1943. Two children, Raymond W. "Bill" and Barbara were born to this union.Following WWII, they made their home in Friend where she continued teaching until her retirement in 1982. Elsie taught both elementary and high school, teaching Spanish, Algebra and taking care of the school library. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flowers. Elsie was a member of the 1st Congregational Church, Friend, American Legion Auxiliary #183, Friend and the Friend Rebeckah Lodge.She is survived by her son, Raymond W. "Bill" Ross, Friend and daughter Barbara J. Houser, Fremont and numerous nieces and nephews. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond in 2005, three brothers, two sisters and a son-in-law, Frank Houser.A Private Graveside Funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2007, at Andrew Cemetery, with Rev. Tim and Ginny Adams officiating. No public visitation. Memorials have established to the Friend Rescue Squad. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend.