Mona Jeane Ross

Oklahoma. She was the youngest of ten children. She died peacefully in Stockton, California

on January 4, 2022.She goes to joyfully join her husband, Bob (2011), of 58 years, her

grandson, Ross (2016), and her nine brothers and sisters.

Mona was five when the family loaded up the car and left Oklahoma. They landed in Edison

Villa in Stockton, CA. Mona lived all of the rest of her life in Stockton. She graduated from

Stockton High School and then worked as a telephone operator. She married the love of her

life, Robert Ross in1953 and had two daughters, Mona and Janice. During her marriage she

worked part time at Macy’s and then at the office of Dr. Player on the Miracle Mile. All the while

she lived the life of a policeman’s wife. When they retired, the couple spent their Octobers in

Maui until their first grandchild arrived. From then on they were Momo and Papa and were

devoted to their grandchildren.

Jeane was patient, quick with a kind word and a beautiful smile. Even when faced with hard

times she chose a positive outlook and kept moving forward. She loved her family

unconditionally and was never quick to anger or judgement.

Jeane was always ready for an adventure. She loved the trips back to Oklahoma with her

sisters, brothers, daughters, nieces and nephews. She loved traveling cross country with her

husband. Even the little excursions to nature preserves, to visit new places, or just lunch

delighted her.

Mona Jeane enjoyed researching the family ancestry and was the family member who initiated

our tree. She took great pride in her garden. She could spend hours snipping, shaping and just

enjoying her beautiful backyard with its many birds and plants. Her artistic talent extended to

oil paintings. Her lovely paintings hang in many homes of family and friends. Jeane will live on

in the memories of family members and friends and all whose lives she touched.

Mona Jeane is survived by daughters Mona Ogden (Phil 2009) and Janice Bova (Gene). She

was Momo to her grandchildren Taylor (Mike), Parker, Ross (2016), and great grandchildren,

Dylan and Lucas, many beloved nieces and nephews and dear friends.

In one of her many notebooks Mona had copied down this quote, “To live in the hearts we

leave behind is not to die”. This was a quote that was true and of much comfort to her. She left

it as a comfort to those of us who love and miss her so much. Mona will be laid to rest at the

San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery.