Deceased Classmate: Elwood "Tuffy" Ross
Date Of Birth: Nov-8-1946
Date Deceased: Oct-11-2014
Age at Death: 68
Cause of Death: cancer
Classmate City: Red Lodge
Classmate State: MT
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: Yes Navy
Survived By: Wife Judy Krivitz of Red Lodge son, John Wayne (Kaaren); daughter, Jolene Martin;

Tuffy Ross passed away on Oct. 11, 2014, surrounded by family, ending a courageous battle with cancer. We lost a great husband, dad, brother, uncle and friend to many. Tuffy was born on Nov. 8, 1946, to Wayne and Margaret Ross in Terry. He was the fifth child to Margaret and Wayne, following older brother, Dennis and sisters, Wynona, Lennis, Wava, and preceding little brother, Kim into the world. Tuffy and his family lived in Terry until 1958, when they moved to Billings and he attended schools there, graduating from Billings Senior High in 1965. He went on to join the Navy after graduation, and upon discharge became employed at Montana Dakota Utilities. Tuffy had many great friends and exploits throughout his younger days. He met and married Judy Krivitz of Red Lodge in 1970. Tuffy and Judy raised two remarkable children, John and Jolene. Tuffy was happiest being on horseback and working cattle. He found his sobriety in 1981, and was able to pursue his passion for the cowboy way, as he worked on many ranches in the Busby area, became a brand inspector, and was able to purchase his own ranch, which was his piece of heaven on earth on Rosebud Creek. Tuffy immensely enjoyed playing cards and was very good at it, especially the poker tournaments he hosted at his place with friends. Spending time with family was special, and even more special when spent with his mother-in-law, “Grandma” Marion Krivitz. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Judy; son, John Wayne (Kaaren); daughter, Jolene Martin; and special granddaughters, Katie and Allie; brother, Dennis (Adeline); sisters, Lennis Rightmire (Bill), Wava Robison; youngest brother, Kim (Sharon); brother-in-law, John Krivitz (Anita); and many nieces and nephews who adored him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Margaret; sister, Wynona, and father-in-law, John Krivitz. Tuffy made everyone laugh, he was quick witted and usually always had a remark that would make you blush! Thanks for the memories, Tuffy, so long.