Ross Kit McMullin Obituary (1939 - 2017)

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Ross Kit McMullin, died Saturday, May 27, 2017, in his home in South Jordan, Utah, after a valiant battle with Parkinson's. Kit was born December 11, 1939, to Orlando Ross and Minnie Densley McMullin in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was welcomed by his parents and sisters, Joy and Sue. Kit grew up and lived in South Jordan, Utah his entire life. As a child, Kit loved the country life South Jordan had to offer. He spent many hours with his friends riding his horses, hunting, and playing basketball. He worked with his Dad in his trucking business logging, hauling hay and whatever else needed to be transported. Kit graduated from Jordan High School in 1958. Kit and Elaine met while she was working at the Capitol Theater. They were engaged on February 14, 1963. They had to move up their wedding plans because Kit was drafted into the US Army. They were married March 1, 1963. Kit was stationed in Georgia where they spent their first two years of marriage. After the military, Kit and Elaine moved back to South Jordan where they raised their family of six children. Kit was an excellent husband and an extraordinary example of what a father should be. He was a kind and gentle giant. He willingly helped his children accomplish their goals and he loved spending time with them. He has been blessed with 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, with two on the way. He was an integral part of their growing-up years. He loved each one of them and was so proud of their many accomplishments. Kit had a love for horses. He kept at least one in his backyard for most of his life. He enjoyed leatherwork, welding, and boating with his family. Kit was very social and has many close lifelong friends from all stages of his life. Kit worked for Associated Foods Store as a Buyer in General Merchandising for over 30 years. Kit was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved to serve and held many church positions. He enjoyed serving as Ward Mission Leader, in the Bishopric, and as High Priest Group Leader. His favorite callings were in the Scouting program where he spent many years in service to the local youth, something he greatly enjoyed. Kit and Elaine served a mission to the Philippines Cauayan Mission. Their service deepened their love for their gospel and the people of the Philippines. Kit was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jarius, sister Joy and brother-in-law Jay. Kit is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; his children, Cindy and John Miller, Michael and Kelly McMullin, Cheri and Allen Hansen, Annette and Greg Clawson, Julie and Scott Jones, Daniel and Tawnya McMullin; his 24 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Kit is also survived by his sister Sue, brother-in-law Marcel Beckstead, and brothers-in-law and spouses Eugene and Becky Johnson, Albert and Pam Johnson, Dennis and Jeanne Johnson, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 11:00 am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S), South Jordan, Utah. Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm and before the funeral from 9:30-10:30 am at the mortuary. Interment at the South Jordan City Cemetery. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095