LYMAN ROSS

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LYMAN ROSS January 27, 1932 - September 10, 2004 It is with great sadness that the family of Lyman Ross announces his sudden passing on September 10, 2004. Lyman was the son of Annie and Charlie Ross. He was born in Winnipeg and grew up on Selkirk Avenue in Winnipegs north end. Lyman was predeceased by his wife Esther, his brother Bert and his sister Estelle. He is survived by his loving wife Sharron Todres-Ross; devoted sons, Jeffrey, Cory, Martin; daughters-in-law, Reisa and Elissa and Martins girlfriend Lynne; grandchildren, Zackary, Sheret, Sason, Jonas, Jessica and Hannah; his sister Marion; Sharrons kids Howard and Barbara Todres, Susan and Jeffrey Block; brother and sister-in-law Sid and Alix Segal and their kids, Mikel, Marni, Joelly and Jory. Lyman graduated with full honours from St. Johns Technical High School and proceeded to pursue his studies at the University of Manitoba. He enrolled in the Science program at University and excelled in the fields of Chemistry and Calculus. He graduated with full distinction from the University of Manitoba with an Honours Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Science. He left Winnipeg in 1956 and became a chemist for CIL laboratories in Toronto. His specialty was inorganic chemistry as it applied to the paint industry. After spending a year in Toronto he returned back to Winnipeg to serve as the department head of chemical technology at Manitoba Institute of Technology (Red River College). He was on staff at Red River College for over 25 years. He was often described as a compassionate professor who always tried to get the best out of his students. Lyman retired from the College 13 years ago. Lyman loved to fill his time creating a number of different cards on his computer for all his grandchildren, collecting stamps and playing bridge and baseball with his friends. He was a natural athlete and avid reader. He loved the sciences and helped a number of students in their studies. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, Suite C 400-123 Doncaster Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B2; (204) 477-7520. info@jewishfoundation.org

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 18, 2004