Ted Ross

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Ted Adams Ross, 88, of Hilo, died March 17 at his residence. Born in Point Richmond, Calif., he was a retired central communications operator for Pacific Telephone; member of Glad Tidings Church, Sonar Men of America, Telephone Pioneers and Big Island Amateur Radio Club and a Coast Guard and Navy veteran during World War II.

Friends may call at 10 a.m. March 22 at Glad Tidings Church for a 10 a.m. service. Family requests casual attire be worn.

He is survived by wife, Lorrayne Ross, of Hilo; sons, Terrance (Peggy) Ross, of Simi Valley, Calif., Dennis (Linda) Ross, of Lakeview, Ore.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.