Barbara Ann Ross

Barbara Ann Ross of Kalamazoo passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was born on March 13, 1942 in Kalamazoo and lived much of her life in the Winchell neighborhood. The last two years she lived comfortably at Friendship Village. She graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and worked as a chemist at Amway. Her family describes her as independent and stoic. Barb was preceded in death by her parents and Larry Ross, her husband of 47 years. A memorial service may be held at a later date, once the Covid restrictions have been lifted. While at www.avinkcremation.com take time to sign Barb’s webpage by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Animal Rescue at kalamazooanimalrescue.org or the Alzheimer’s foundation at alz.org/GMC. Barb is being cared for at the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 5975 Lovers Ln., Portage, MI 49002 (269) 344-5600.