R. David Ross

R. David Ross, 68, of Galesburg, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at home. David was born August 22, 1946 in Chicago, the son of Floyd Maynard and Nora Mae Smith Ross.  He married Nancy Jane Everitt on September 17, 1966 in Bensonville.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy of Galesburg; two daughters, Christie (Joshua) Summers of Minooka and Carrie (Scott) Slaasted of Plainfield; one brother, Thomas M. (Linda) Ross of Canton, GA; and one sister, Shirley Mae Pantke of Michigan.  He is also survived by five grandchildren, Kevin Tyler Caudill, Kaitlin Paige Caudill, Nathan James Summers, Michael Ross Slaasted, and Emily Claire Slaasted. David joined the US Navy on October 2, 1964 and was honorably discharged on July 2, 1970.  He was a computer engineer and owned a business and technology consulting business, The Labrynth Group.  Not only were computers his job but they were also his hobby.  He loved being with his family and spending time on his deck watching nature. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  No visitation is planned.