January 22, 1951 - October 11, 2012
Robert (Bob) J.M. Cross, 61, of Flagstaff, AZ died peacefully at home on October 11th, 2012 of a T Cell Lymphoma. He was born on January 22, 1951 in Los Angeles, CA to William Earnest Cross and Ethel Mae Cross. Bob was the 4th of 6 children. He grew up in the greater Los Angeles area. He was married in September 1973 to Jane Cross.
The family moved to Flagstaff in 1977. He was employed by W.L. Gore for 22yrs and the last 13 was employed by Walgreens DC. Bob was an avid hiker & backpacker. One of his major accomplishments was hiking all of the 14k-ers in the San Juan Range, CO. There was also countless backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon. Reading American History was another love of his. Bob's commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ was the most important part of his life.
He is survived by wife Jane, daughter Heidi Kenney (Omar), granddaughters Kaya & Luna, son Steve (Leah), grandson Jezreel, granddaughter Zuriella, son Joshua (Mary), mother Ethel Cross, brother Bill Cross (Cindy), sister Barbara Vincent (Mike), sister Wanda Ratliff (Doug), and brother Frank Cross. He is preceded in death by his father William and his brother and best friend, George Cross.
A memorial service will take place Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 3pm at Christ Church of Flagstaff, 3475 East Soliere Ave. 86004. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Northland Hospice, as they took wonderful care of Bob and Jane though this process: Northland Hospic, PO Box 997, Flagstaff, Arizona 86002.
Norvel Owens Mortuary, Flagstaff, Arizona,
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