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Paula Grover (Ross)

Paula Grover (Ross)

Paula Ross Obituary

Paula Jean Grover Ross, 74, passed away at home on June 14, 2018, after a brave 21-year battle with cancer. She was born at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, on January 5, 1944, to Vernon Weir Grover and Bernadette Catherine McGinnis.
Paula was a member of the first graduating class at Topeka West High School in 1962. She received her teaching degree at Emporia State in 1967 and her master's in education at Pittsburg State University. Paula began her teaching career at Central Park Elementary School teaching first and fifth grade and for most of her career she taught special education in the Joplin R-8 school district, retiring in 2004.
Paula loved spending time with her teaching colleagues, friends, family, grandchildren and her beloved grand-dog, Larry. Her many activities included attending her grandchildren's activities and playing bridge with her friends.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Frank Ross, Topeka; daughter, Jennifer Sykes (Michael), Olathe; son, Ryan Ross, Topeka; two grandchildren, Jack and Maggie Sykes; two sisters, Pamela Parry and Pat Wells; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jerry Grover, and sister, Phyllis Fry.
Memorial service will be at 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where family will greet friends one-hour prior. Inurnment will be at a later date in Mission Center Cemetery in Topeka.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in her honor to Cancer Action, and the Topeka Helping Hands Humane Society, sent in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Published in Morning Sun on June 16, 2018

 








 



 
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06/18/18 09:04 PM #1    

Louise M. Singer (Ecord)

Will miss you friend. You were such a special addition to our Bunko group. You fought a good battle with evil cancer, now you can be whole again and delight everyone with the wonder that is you. ❤️ Louise 


06/19/18 04:09 PM #2    

Diann R. Edwards (Arbuthnot)

Just saw of Paula's passing.  So sorry to hear that a friend and classmate from THS/TWHS is no longer with us.  You were such a good friend in high school, Paula and we did have some good times.  Rest in peace sweet girl.


06/19/18 04:39 PM #3    

Paul W. (P. J. ) Anderson

I am sorry and depressed to learn of Paula's passing.  Each class member who leaves us makes us thankful for each day given to us.  My most sincere condolences to Paula's family and all classmates who knew her so well.  PJA


06/20/18 09:38 AM #4    

Ginger Elliott (Withers)

My thoughts are with Paula's family and friends. We wete all blessed by her time on earth.

06/20/18 06:33 PM #5    

Kathlyn Hogue (Parker-Rodriguez)

My condldoences to her family and friends. I remember her as full of energy.  i am sure that she will be very much missed


06/21/18 03:28 PM #6    

Glenda K. Huntsman

To Paula’s family and friends you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. My memories of Paula are, she was engaged in every moment with others with a big smile, lots of energy and a loving heart. I feel blessed to have known her for a few of those moments. Much Aloha, Glenda


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