Don Ross has passed away on Tuesday, January 8th. His Obituary is attached. For more details, please contact the undersigned.
Don Ross, of Don's Depot of Railroad Photos, expired on Tuesday, January 18th in his home. Don was born in 1931 and was raised in the Milwaukee area. Don had several medical issues over the past several years. He died still loving to record more photos that he claimed had kept his interest during the time before his death.
Don was a graduate of Marquette High School and Marquette College with a Masters Degree in Religious studies. Later in life, Don was ordained a Perpetual Deacon in the Catholic Church He served in this capacity to several churches in North Texas. A photographer all his life, Don had given of himself to helping others, including supplying photographs to many writers, and his photos are parts of many books. In one of his last moments with a friend, Don was awaiting the receipt of a new book, which will feature Don's Collection of Korean War photos, taken when he served in Korea as a train dispatcher.
Don was active with many early museums and groups. Don was an early supporter of IRM and was implemental in finding the present site for IRM. For a bio of Don, please see the home page of Don's Depot and look for "The Autobiography's Editor (http://www.donsdepot.donrossgroup.net/dr077.htm) " in the Table of Contents for more information.
The funeral will be on Tuesday, February 8th at ten o'clock at the Holy Family Nazareth Catholic Church, 2323 Cheyenne St, Dallas, TX., with the burial at the Calvary Hill Cemetery, 3235 Lombardy, Dallas, TX. A time and date for the Wake will be announced shortly. Don has been a member of the R&LHS for many years. Don has donated his railroad collection to the DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University, which will continue the Don's Depot feature for use by the public for access.
Harry Nicholls
Dallas, TX
Harrynicholls38@Gmail.com
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