Ross J. Giles
1925 - 2014

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Ross J. Giles, born Aug. 26, 1925, passed away Oct. 24, 2014, in Lakeport from a stroke. He was 89.

He was born in Hoquiam, Washington, but Lakeport was always his home no matter where his travels took him.

Ross was a WWII veteran who served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force for a total of 21 years.

He went on to several careers and always took great care of his family.

Camping and fishing in the mountains and at the coast were favorite pastimes. He stayed active and independent until the end.

Ross was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Bonnie Lane Giles; parents, Ross N. Giles and Mary Chapman Giles Snow; his special in-laws, Perry and Lola Lane of Lakeport; and sisters, Esther (Edgar) Hill and Gerry (Dean) Hyder.

Ross is survived by his three children, Ross M. (Miriam) Giles, Connie Brewer and Cindy Giles-Davi (Dan); and also survived by his brother, Bob Giles.

He will be especially missed by his special granddaughter, Megan Pedro. Also missing him will be grandchildren, Michael, Ryan, Chris and Tim Giles, Katherine (Brewer) Crabill and their spouses plus seven great-grandchildren.

The family will have a private memorial at a later date.

The family wishes any donations in Ross' memory be made to a local wildlife organization.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.