Don H. Ross

Don H. Ross (82) of Post Falls, ID passed away Feb. 16, 2013 in Coeur d'Alene, ID. He was born Sept. 25, 1930 in Huron, SD to Don and Bernadine (Hay) Ross. Don moved from South Dakota to Spokane, WA. He graduated from Rogers High School in Spokane and began working in the automotive parts industry. On July 14, 1958, Don married Beverly Jane Tschirgi in Coeur d' Alene, ID. In 1966 they relocated to Moses Lake, WA to open their own auto parts store, Ross Automotive. A second location was opened in Othello, WA. After his retirement in 1989, Don moved to Post Falls and worked for Brack Automotive in Coeur d'Alene, Don served in the Army National Guard Tank Division. He was a member of The Eagles and the American Legion in Post Falls. Don is survived by his children; Jane & Len Runion of Portland, OR, Carl & Tammy Ross of Port Orchard, WA, and Julie Ross of Federal Way, WA. Other survivors include his 2 grandchildren; Dallas Ross of Juneau, AK and Don Ross of Moses Lake, WA and 2 great grandchildren; Beverly and Ainsley Ross, both of Moses Lake. Don was preceded in death by his wife Beverly in 1983. A small gathering of close friends and family will be held at the Post Falls Senior Center, Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please visit his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.