"I knew Terry through our employment. We both worked in the Pueblo County Extension office. I enjoy Terry as a co-worker and friend. She was always willing to share her knowledge with co-workers. She worked as the Home Encomiast and later as the supervisor of the Expanded Food and Nutrition program in Pueblo. She was always wiling to share recipes of treats she would bring for the office staff. She loved to bake and did an excellent job. I tried to keep in touch with Terry when she moved to Arizona through Christmas cards and a few years ago I had my card returned and I had no why of finding out what happened. I am sure she will be missed by many. She was a special talented women who I enjoyed working with and having as a friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ross family."
In loving memory of
Theresa Anne Ross
Theresa Anne Ross, Phoenix - Theresa (Teri) passed away on November 26th, 2019 at the age of 95. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Theresa was born on October 22nd, 1924 in Peoria, Illinois to Walter J. and Rachel Gladys Kupper.
Her father, Walter moved the family to Washington, DC in 1936 to take a position with the US Department of Agriculture.
Theresa, the oldest of 3 children, graduated from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School in 1942, then went on to earn her bachelors of science degree in Home Economics at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.
She became engaged to Robert Ross, and they were married June 12th, 1949 in Tucson, Arizona.
In 1961, Robert and Theresa adopted Kim Wayne, and Michael Andrew, two brothers from Phoenix. In 1965 Theresa's husband Robert, who had served 3 years in the Marines in World War II, became ill. They moved to Colorado, where he passed away on May 11, 1969. Theresa then purchased a home in Pueblo, Colorado, embarking on a career as a Pueblo County Extension Agent. She worked with the 4 -H programs, and traveled around teaching farm wives about nutrition and food safety. She retired from her position in October of 1985. Theresa went on to support and serve her community in many ways, which included volunteering for the Pueblo Library for 10 years. She loved attending theater productions and music concerts put on by the city of Pueblo fine arts program. In her mid-eighties, Theresa sold her condominium and automobile, and relocated to Phoenix, Arizona.
Theresa was preceded in death by her husband Robert Ross, her sister Mary Landis, and her brother-in-law Harold Landis of Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her brother Henry (Hank) Kupper, and his wife Jeannie Kupper of Tucson, Arizona, her two sons, Michael Ross of Carlsbad, California, and Kim Ross, with his wife, Betty Ross of Phoenix, Arizona, along with 2 nephews, 4 nieces, and several great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations on behalf of Theresa Anne Ross to a local food bank in your area.
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"My name is carol Kuhns and I worked with Theresa for many many years in the Pueblo county extension office. She was s great person and I enjoyed her company will on and out of the office. You have my sympathy and she will be missed by all who knew her."