Patricia Lou Ross

April 29, 1924 – March 19, 2020

Patricia Lou Absher Ross, 95, of Kihei Maui, died peacefully March 19, 2020 in Kula Maui. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Lt. Cmdr. John William Ross, Jr. and her son-in-law Michael Dudley. She leaves behind her four children: Mary Saylor (Scott), Bill Ross (Susanna), Jim Ross (Didi), and Nancy Dudley; six grandchildren: Scott, Nicole, Emily, Joel, Angela, and Nathan; two hanai daughters: Cindy and Janet; one great grandchild Jimmy, and she also leaves behind many loving family members and friends. The family offers heart felt thanks to all of Patricia’s caregivers, Caring K9s Maui, and to Hospice Maui.

Patricia was born in Napavine Washington on April 29, 1924. She graduated from the University of Washington School of Nursing and served in the Cadet Nurse Corp during and after WWII. After raising her four children, she returned to nursing and college earning her Master’s Degree enabling her to expand her career into Health Education. Throughout her life she continued volunteering for organization and causes close to her heart including Veterans Administration Maui and Hospice Maui. A memorial service will be held at a future date.