On Sunday, October 30, 2016, Hale Stevenson Ross of Washington, DC, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in New Haven, CT. Beloved son of Susan Williamson Ross of Washington, DC and John S. Ross, III of Holden, Massachusetts; loving brother of Campbell B. Ross and John S. Ross IV; dear grandson of Doris S. Williamson, James F. Williamson (deceased), John S. Ross, Jr. and Ruth D. Ross (deceased); sweet nephew of Sally and Peter Baker, Scott and Jaime Williamson, Bruce and Susan Ross, and Dexter and Kathi Ross; and many, many cousins and friends.
Hale was a proud graduate of The National Presbyterian School in Washington, DC and The Potomac School in McLean, VA. A junior at Yale University (Calhoun College), he was studying economics and was a member of the track and cross country teams. Hale was a brilliant student, a gifted writer, and a passionate athlete. Hale knew that kindness counts and he cherished his many friendships. He will be remembered as being full of joy.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at Joseph Gawler’s Sons, 5130 Wisconsin Avenue, NW (corner of Harrison Street) Washington, DC (Valet Parking) on Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at The National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 11:00 am. A reception will be held immediately following the service in Stone Hall at National Presbyterian Church. All friends and family are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Hale’s memory to The National Presbyterian School, 4121 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016 or The Potomac School, 1301 Potomac School Road, McLean, VA 22101.
For additional information, or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.josephgawlers.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Joseph Gawler's Sons LLC, Washington, DC.
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