GROSS Howard Jessie
November 2nd 1926 -
February 8th,2009
Jess or Jessie, as friends knew him, passed away Feb.8,2009 in Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 82.
He was born to Loma & Rassie Gross on Nov. 2, 1926 in Bristol, Tennessee, USA.
He was predeceased by his parents, his son John and his brothers William & Cecil.
He is survived by his wife of 40 yrs. Miriam, daughter Kimberly (Alan)of Port Coquitlam, son Mike (Karen) of Vacaville, California, USA and his
sisters Hazel & Margaret of Bristol, Tennessee, USA. Also nieces and nephews.
A retired Bus Driver from Oakland, California, USA, he spent the last 25 yrs. in Agassiz enjoying his hobby farm in the community.
Thanks to Dr. Fry, Dr. Lewis, Acute Care, NU & Rehab staff of Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Ambulatory Care, ER, 5th floor Sub-Acute,NU Staff &
Rehab, 3rd floor NU, Chilliwack General Hospital for all their care & attention to Jess. A "Special Thank You" to
Dr. MacIntosh for his care, concern &
support.
Thank you to our family & "special" friends whom have been there for us during this time, and Pastor Leon & our church family for their thoughts, prayers and visits to the hospital.
Burial: Friday March 6th, 2009, 10am
Valley View Cemetery, Agassiz.
Service of Remembrance: Saturday March 7th, 2009, 11am. At Christian
Reformed Church, 7452 Morrow Rd. Agassiz. Refreshments to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation or Christian Reformed Church in Agassiz.