Ross Elmo Fairbourn Obituary (1937 - 2007)

Ross Elmo Fairbourn passed away December 16, 2007 after a long and valiant fight with Parkinson’s disease. Ross was born June 13, 1937 the youngest of nine children to Leslie Delroy and Harriett Rosetta Smith Fairbourn. He grew up on the family farm in Crescent, Utah, where he learned the value of hard work and developed a great love for farming. Ross continued to farm that ground with his brother Jerry, until his health would no longer permit it. Ross served an honorable mission to the East Central States. He was a wonderful teacher and held many positions in the LDS Church. He loved horses and they gave him much joy and pleasure throughout his life. We know he is able to once again saddle up and ride Old Gyp and enjoy those experiences again. Ross was a true friend to all. He married Judith Ann Rudd, September 21, 1962 in the Logan LDS Temple. They settled in South Jordan where they raised their family and enjoyed the association of the good people of the area until they moved to Erda, Utah in 2006 to spend out their retirement years. It was not to be and his health steadily declined soon after. Ross never complained about the obstacle the Parkinson’s put before him, he fought with tenacity and worked so hard to win the battle. Ross is survived by his wife Judi, Erda. Four daughters; Jill van Hemert, South Weber, Jacque Ann Crook, Springville, Jessica (Raymond) Smith, Riverton, Julee (Dan) Palmer, Erda and one son Robert of South Jordan. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, sisters Mary Nokes, Ila Mae (Lowell) Dahl, and Vauna (Fred) Moosman and Brother Jerry (Rae) Fairbourn brother-in-law Glade Mckee, sisters-in-law Fern Fairbourn and Laura Fairbourn. Mother-in-law Marjorie Rudd, sisters & brothers-in-law Charleen (Vern) Dickman, Nancy (John) Acquisto and Kristie (Roger) Liston. Many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Merle and Marion, sisters, Roylance Holt and LaVerl Mckee, father-in-law Sam Rudd, sister-in-law Holly Anderson, brothers-in-law Frank Holt and Kenneth Nokes. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the many who gave of their time and resources to help Ross and his family throughout the past few months. With special thanks to friends, neighbors, ward members and the incredible team at Harmony Hospice. Funeral services will be held Thursday December 20, 2007 at 11:00 am at the River Ridge 4th Ward 1244 West Chavez Dr., South Jordan with a viewing Wednesday from 6-8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy.(10600 S) and 1 hour prior to the Services Thursday at the church. Burial Crescent City Cemetery. Happy Trails Dad!!