June 17, 1955-May 12, 2020
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Ross Elliott Speller on May 12th, 2020 at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops at the age of 64.
Prior to his retirement, Ross was employed by CN Rail in various capacities and was a strong advocate for his brothers/sisters in the United Transportation and Teamster Unions.
Ross was a voracious reader and loved to learn. He would frequently be found engrossed in an informative book, collective agreement, or instruction manual. He could also repair anything he put his mind to. He had a love of music and when he wasn’t playing his electric guitar he was listening to good old rock and roll on his beloved stereo.
He is survived by his wife Wendy, daughters Raylene, Erin, and Samantha, grandchildren Taylor and Riley, and sister Carol.
We will miss his strong spirit, sense of humor and self described dynamic personality.
We wish to express our gratitude for all the care and compassion given from all the nurses and support staff on 4North and Drs. Paul Dickinson, Meghan McDonald, Brad Proctor, and Mariya Wege.
9 Tributes
Definitely to young to leave this world
at work i met and work with Ross his Character and manners where always
impressive
my sincere condolence to the family
and may he rest in peace
Carmelo Monteleone
Wendy, we are saddened to hear of Ross’ passing. We have good memories of times together in Prince George. Our condolences to you and your family.
Dave and Dianne
So sorry to hear of Ross’s passing. He was always a pleasure to work with; an interesting and nice man at work or in the community. He will be dearly missed and I can’t imagine the void he leaves in the lives of his loved ones.❤
I worked with Ross at CN and we had the same affection for the union movement. A good person to work with, I wish I had known him better. My condolences to the family, may he RIP.
Sorry to hear about Ross. My condolences to the family. I knew Ross from our employment at CN. Also from the time he spent doing Union work. He was a good man sorry for your loss. ✝️
Bro John Halen.
Our love to Wendy, Raylene, Erin and Sam ❤️
My condolences to Wendy and the girls. I will miss our political debates and teasing him about unions. We had a lot fun. Ross will dearly be missed by the Tumbleweeds Gang!
Wendy, I am sorry to read of Ross’s passing, he was way too young. Hold close the good memories. Thinking of you and the girls, take care.
RIP Ross , you sure did know your Stereo Equipment and your union business. you will be sadly missed brother Speller . May god give you the equipment up there to make the heavens rock….