Ross, Dale L., 1st Lt

 Dale L. Ross was born November 15, 1920 in Mt. Hope, Washington and passed away October 2, 2010 in Spokane. After growing up in east Spokane he met and married his beloved wife of 68 years, Glo Eloise Larson in 1941. Shortly thereafter Dale joined the Air Force where he became a pilot and flew a 7th AAF transport plane. While serving in the South Pacific, Lt. Ross was awarded the 7th AAF's "air medal" for "his skill, courage and devotion to duty while participating in the largest over-water flights ever made over enemy controlled areas." At the end of the war Dale returned to Spokane and, with his father, Emmet Ross, and brothers, Les and Emmet Jr. started Ross Transfer, a trucking company based in Spokane. When this company became successful it was purchased by Seattle Transfer. Then, in 1964 Dale and brother Lester purchased a small moving company and started Spokane Transfer & Storage Co. The brothers later purchased the McKinley school building on Napa Street which is still used as a company warehouse. After buying out Lester, Dale managed the business until he retired in 1985. Dale is survived by his brother; Jerry Ross; sons, Doug Ross, (Judith); Dave Ross (Sandy), and Kent Ross; grandsons and granddaughters; a great-grandson, and longtime companion Armallee Hass who provided love and support until his passing. A graveside service for the family will be held at Greenwood Memorial Terrace on October 14th with a wake to follow from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at VFW Post 1435; 202 S. David, Spokane Valley, WA 99212. In lieu of flowers, Dale requested donations to be made to Hospice of Spokane.