Dec. 13, 1919 - Oct. 5, 2014
With his family by his side Ross Beatty Eden passed away on Oct. 5, 2014, just short of his 95th birthday.
Ross was born to Stan and Sadie Eden of Watch Lake, BC on Dec. 13, 1919 in Ashcroft, BC. In 1920 when Ross was one year old they moved from the one room cabin at the head of Watch Lake to the house his dad helped build. At the early age of twelve, Ross started learning how to break colts and work horses. Ross joined the army at the age of 21 and was deployed for duty in the fall of 1943. When World War II ended in 1945 Ross returned to Canada but not before marrying Jean Leggett on July 4, 1945 in Rutherglen, Scotland. Ross and Jean lived in various locations in the Cariboo until 1963 when they moved their family to Monte Creek where Ross began his career as Ranch Foreman for the Bostock Ranch, then for Wayne and Valene Everett when the ranch ownership changed. Ross was well respected in the ranching industry. He had great knowledge of cattle and all aspects of the ranch operation. After retiring from ranching in the early 80’s, Ross worked as a Brand Inspector for the Provincial Government and then worked at the BC Livestock Co-op. Ross was also a 4-H Leader and made sure all his children had the opportunity to become involved in the 4-H program.
Ross was predeceased by his wife and best friend Jean in 2003 after 58 years of marriage. He will be sadly missed by his two sons: Tom (Lois) Eden, Midway, Don (Deb) Eden, Clinton and his three daughters, Betty Manuel (Rick Hook) Louis Creek, Barb (Joe) DeLeeuw, Knutsford and Helen (Lael) Robillard of Kamloops. Eleven grandchildren: Stan (Terreena) Eden, Sandra (Gerry) Pettyjohn, Kyla (Brian) Miller, Jenna (Rob) Geisbrecht, Justine Eden, Ross Eden, Karla Crellin, Stacy Crellin (Dan Light), Jodi Robillard (Dave Nickel), Kyle Robillard (Dani Adamo) and Keaton Robillard. He also leaves to cherish eight great grandchildren: Miranda, Joshua, Lane, Macy, Jacob, Lucas, Mya and Kaedance. Step grandchildren: Daric, Darla, Dana and Jinni Hook.
Ross was also predeceased by his siblings and their spouses, brother Don Eden (Jackie), twin sisters Alice Horn (Shorty) and Enid Scheepbouwer (John).
The Funeral Service will be held at the Calvary Temple, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of their choice.
Schoenings Funeral Service entrusted with arrangements, Telephone: 250-374-1454.