Ross W. Densmore Obituary (1948 - 2016)

Ross W. Densmore, 68, of Decatur, IL passed away at 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at home with his family by his side. A service to celebrate Ross's life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ross was born on January 11, 1948 in Decatur, IL. He attended Maroa-Forsyth High School where he played football, ran track and sang in the choir and boys ensemble. After school he worked at G.E. then started farming with Richard Hanes for many years. He then went to work for Keith Hackl at Warrensburg-Latham Middle School for 6 1/2 years. Ross married the love of his life Vicki L. Dean and has been married for 24 years. He loved to go deer hunting and loved NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson. Ross is survived by his wife: Vicki L. Densmore of Decatur, IL; son: Wesley Walsh of Arizona and his children: Valerie, Jake and Liam; daughter: Candita M. "Candi" (Wilson) Mosley and wonderful son-in-law Roger Mosley of Maroa, IL and their children: Felicia, Kali, Erika and Savannah; He also has two great granddaughters: Jailynn and Kenzlee; He is survived also by his special Aunt Cleo Rose of Decatur, IL and many cousins. Ross was preceded in death by his parents: Elizabeth and Glenn Bartley, grandparents: Loren and Edith Randall and Aunt Janice and Uncle Tom Doak. A special thanks to Dr. Kairouz and the staff at Cancer Care of Decatur. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.