SEATTLE - Ross Michael Tobia was born on February 23, 1982 in Yakima, Washington and passed away on October 5, 2006 at Harborview Medical Center as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident on I-5 in Seattle. Our son was such a loving young man that even in death he gave by saving many lives through organ donation.
He was born and raised in the Yakima Valley, but was true to being a Selah boy and was very proud of it. Ross graduated from Selah High School in 2001, but attended Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Washington his junior year. He graduated from YVCC in 2003 and was, at the time of his death, almost done with a four year degree from Colorado Technical Institute.
"Little Old Man, Ross the Boss, Roscoe Tanner." Ross was truly loved by everyone who knew him. He made such an impact on all the lives he touched. He was full of energy as a young boy and constantly loved life to the fullest. He was in love with anything that moved, from bicycles to motorcycles, and all animals in between. Ross especially loved going to the ocean with his brothers and sister when he was young. He looked up to brother James especially and was constantly in his shadow when they were young. From an early age Ross was concerned about caring for others, especially his brothers and family. He always had a hug to share.
Those who knew him remember him as a laid-back, quiet guy who would do anything for his friends and family in time of need. He was more than "just a friend" to his fellow peers. He was a BROTHER, someone to lean on in time of need, a knowledge giver to anyone who needed advice, and someone to look up to because he was so successful in everything he did. Ross was so generous, he would lend a helping hand to anyone, anytime or anywhere.
In 1999 Ross went on a mission trip to Managua, Nicaragua, and was forever changed by his experience. He fell in love with Mexican food and was sure to scope out all the Mexican taco trucks upon moving to Seattle. He first worked for Fred Meyer in Lynwood and, until his death, Ross worked for Chemdry of Seattle and went to school part-time.
Ross moved to Seattle following the love of his life, Jill Mitchell, His passions were his family, his love for music and being with friends. Everyone he met fell in love with him and he had a tremendous impact on everyone who knew him. He made lots of great friends and cared a lot about them. We all loved Ross and he will be greatly missed, with a great void in our lives, until we meet again on that grand day which we are all looking forward to.
Ross is survived by his parents, (mother) Sandy and Tony Perez of Moxee, and (father) Mike and Tracy Tobia of Yakima; the love of his life, Jill Mitchell and their dog Harley; his brothers, Tony Perez of Moxee, Jacob Perez of Moxee, and James (Rebecca) Perez of Granger; and his loving sister, Nicole (Javier) Zavala of Toppenish and his nephews Krystian (Jellybean), Isiah, Isaac, Joshua; grandparents, John and Billie Jean Evers and Mary Ann Tobia; step-sisters, Lynn Gaglaino, Stephanie Cockerum and Toni Cockerum and their children and several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his special friends, Broc, Aaron Arndt, Chad O'Bara, Mike Turner, Victor Lehman, Marty Yates, Jaime Jones, Andrew Bales, David Niebuhr, Nick Kingston, Mike Williams, Kyle Helms, Luke Patterson, Evan Macquire, and Joel Saxton.
Ross is survived by numerous aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Benny Tobia and Harold Jackson.
Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. The church will have a family visitation and sharing of memories on Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 13 at the 7th Day Adventist Church at 507 N. 35th Avenue in Yakima, with burial to follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Memorials are suggested to be donated to Lifecenter Northwest or the Living Legacy Foundation and may be left with funeral home staff at the time of services. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences to valleyhillsfh.com
He was born and raised in the Yakima Valley, but was true to being a Selah boy and was very proud of it. Ross graduated from Selah High School in 2001, but attended Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Washington his junior year. He graduated from YVCC in 2003 and was, at the time of his death, almost done with a four year degree from Colorado Technical Institute.
"Little Old Man, Ross the Boss, Roscoe Tanner." Ross was truly loved by everyone who knew him. He made such an impact on all the lives he touched. He was full of energy as a young boy and constantly loved life to the fullest. He was in love with anything that moved, from bicycles to motorcycles, and all animals in between. Ross especially loved going to the ocean with his brothers and sister when he was young. He looked up to brother James especially and was constantly in his shadow when they were young. From an early age Ross was concerned about caring for others, especially his brothers and family. He always had a hug to share.
Those who knew him remember him as a laid-back, quiet guy who would do anything for his friends and family in time of need. He was more than "just a friend" to his fellow peers. He was a BROTHER, someone to lean on in time of need, a knowledge giver to anyone who needed advice, and someone to look up to because he was so successful in everything he did. Ross was so generous, he would lend a helping hand to anyone, anytime or anywhere.
In 1999 Ross went on a mission trip to Managua, Nicaragua, and was forever changed by his experience. He fell in love with Mexican food and was sure to scope out all the Mexican taco trucks upon moving to Seattle. He first worked for Fred Meyer in Lynwood and, until his death, Ross worked for Chemdry of Seattle and went to school part-time.
Ross moved to Seattle following the love of his life, Jill Mitchell, His passions were his family, his love for music and being with friends. Everyone he met fell in love with him and he had a tremendous impact on everyone who knew him. He made lots of great friends and cared a lot about them. We all loved Ross and he will be greatly missed, with a great void in our lives, until we meet again on that grand day which we are all looking forward to.
Ross is survived by his parents, (mother) Sandy and Tony Perez of Moxee, and (father) Mike and Tracy Tobia of Yakima; the love of his life, Jill Mitchell and their dog Harley; his brothers, Tony Perez of Moxee, Jacob Perez of Moxee, and James (Rebecca) Perez of Granger; and his loving sister, Nicole (Javier) Zavala of Toppenish and his nephews Krystian (Jellybean), Isiah, Isaac, Joshua; grandparents, John and Billie Jean Evers and Mary Ann Tobia; step-sisters, Lynn Gaglaino, Stephanie Cockerum and Toni Cockerum and their children and several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his special friends, Broc, Aaron Arndt, Chad O'Bara, Mike Turner, Victor Lehman, Marty Yates, Jaime Jones, Andrew Bales, David Niebuhr, Nick Kingston, Mike Williams, Kyle Helms, Luke Patterson, Evan Macquire, and Joel Saxton.
Ross is survived by numerous aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Benny Tobia and Harold Jackson.
Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. The church will have a family visitation and sharing of memories on Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 13 at the 7th Day Adventist Church at 507 N. 35th Avenue in Yakima, with burial to follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Memorials are suggested to be donated to Lifecenter Northwest or the Living Legacy Foundation and may be left with funeral home staff at the time of services. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences to valleyhillsfh.com
SEATTLE - Ross Michael Tobia was born on February 23, 1982 in Yakima, Washington and passed away on October 5, 2006 at Harborview Medical Center as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident on I-5 in Seattle. Our son was such a loving young man that even in death he gave by saving many lives through organ donation.
He was born and raised in the Yakima Valley, but was true to being a Selah boy and was very proud of it. Ross graduated from Selah High School in 2001, but attended Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Washington his junior year. He graduated from YVCC in 2003 and was, at the time of his death, almost done with a four year degree from Colorado Technical Institute.
"Little Old Man, Ross the Boss, Roscoe Tanner." Ross was truly loved by everyone who knew him. He made such an impact on all the lives he touched. He was full of energy as a young boy and constantly loved life to the fullest. He was in love with anything that moved, from bicycles to motorcycles, and all animals in between. Ross especially loved going to the ocean with his brothers and sister when he was young. He looked up to brother James especially and was constantly in his shadow when they were young. From an early age Ross was concerned about caring for others, especially his brothers and family. He always had a hug to share.
Those who knew him remember him as a laid-back, quiet guy who would do anything for his friends and family in time of need. He was more than "just a friend" to his fellow peers. He was a BROTHER, someone to lean on in time of need, a knowledge giver to anyone who needed advice, and someone to look up to because he was so successful in everything he did. Ross was so generous, he would lend a helping hand to anyone, anytime or anywhere.
In 1999 Ross went on a mission trip to Managua, Nicaragua, and was forever changed by his experience. He fell in love with Mexican food and was sure to scope out all the Mexican taco trucks upon moving to Seattle. He first worked for Fred Meyer in Lynwood and, until his death, Ross worked for Chemdry of Seattle and went to school part-time.
Ross moved to Seattle following the love of his life, Jill Mitchell, His passions were his family, his love for music and being with friends. Everyone he met fell in love with him and he had a tremendous impact on everyone who knew him. He made lots of great friends and cared a lot about them. We all loved Ross and he will be greatly missed, with a great void in our lives, until we meet again on that grand day which we are all looking forward to.
Ross is survived by his parents, (mother) Sandy and Tony Perez of Moxee, and (father) Mike and Tracy Tobia of Yakima; the love of his life, Jill Mitchell and their dog Harley; his brothers, Tony Perez of Moxee, Jacob Perez of Moxee, and James (Rebecca) Perez of Granger; and his loving sister, Nicole (Javier) Zavala of Toppenish and his nephews Krystian (Jellybean), Isiah, Isaac, Joshua; grandparents, John and Billie Jean Evers and Mary Ann Tobia; step-sisters, Lynn Gaglaino, Stephanie Cockerum and Toni Cockerum and their children and several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his special friends, Broc, Aaron Arndt, Chad O'Bara, Mike Turner, Victor Lehman, Marty Yates, Jaime Jones, Andrew Bales, David Niebuhr, Nick Kingston, Mike Williams, Kyle Helms, Luke Patterson, Evan Macquire, and Joel Saxton.
Ross is survived by numerous aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Benny Tobia and Harold Jackson.
Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. The church will have a family visitation and sharing of memories on Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 13 at the 7th Day Adventist Church at 507 N. 35th Avenue in Yakima, with burial to follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Memorials are suggested to be donated to Lifecenter Northwest or the Living Legacy Foundation and may be left with funeral home staff at the time of services. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences to valleyhillsfh.com
He was born and raised in the Yakima Valley, but was true to being a Selah boy and was very proud of it. Ross graduated from Selah High School in 2001, but attended Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Washington his junior year. He graduated from YVCC in 2003 and was, at the time of his death, almost done with a four year degree from Colorado Technical Institute.
"Little Old Man, Ross the Boss, Roscoe Tanner." Ross was truly loved by everyone who knew him. He made such an impact on all the lives he touched. He was full of energy as a young boy and constantly loved life to the fullest. He was in love with anything that moved, from bicycles to motorcycles, and all animals in between. Ross especially loved going to the ocean with his brothers and sister when he was young. He looked up to brother James especially and was constantly in his shadow when they were young. From an early age Ross was concerned about caring for others, especially his brothers and family. He always had a hug to share.
Those who knew him remember him as a laid-back, quiet guy who would do anything for his friends and family in time of need. He was more than "just a friend" to his fellow peers. He was a BROTHER, someone to lean on in time of need, a knowledge giver to anyone who needed advice, and someone to look up to because he was so successful in everything he did. Ross was so generous, he would lend a helping hand to anyone, anytime or anywhere.
In 1999 Ross went on a mission trip to Managua, Nicaragua, and was forever changed by his experience. He fell in love with Mexican food and was sure to scope out all the Mexican taco trucks upon moving to Seattle. He first worked for Fred Meyer in Lynwood and, until his death, Ross worked for Chemdry of Seattle and went to school part-time.
Ross moved to Seattle following the love of his life, Jill Mitchell, His passions were his family, his love for music and being with friends. Everyone he met fell in love with him and he had a tremendous impact on everyone who knew him. He made lots of great friends and cared a lot about them. We all loved Ross and he will be greatly missed, with a great void in our lives, until we meet again on that grand day which we are all looking forward to.
Ross is survived by his parents, (mother) Sandy and Tony Perez of Moxee, and (father) Mike and Tracy Tobia of Yakima; the love of his life, Jill Mitchell and their dog Harley; his brothers, Tony Perez of Moxee, Jacob Perez of Moxee, and James (Rebecca) Perez of Granger; and his loving sister, Nicole (Javier) Zavala of Toppenish and his nephews Krystian (Jellybean), Isiah, Isaac, Joshua; grandparents, John and Billie Jean Evers and Mary Ann Tobia; step-sisters, Lynn Gaglaino, Stephanie Cockerum and Toni Cockerum and their children and several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his special friends, Broc, Aaron Arndt, Chad O'Bara, Mike Turner, Victor Lehman, Marty Yates, Jaime Jones, Andrew Bales, David Niebuhr, Nick Kingston, Mike Williams, Kyle Helms, Luke Patterson, Evan Macquire, and Joel Saxton.
Ross is survived by numerous aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Benny Tobia and Harold Jackson.
Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. The church will have a family visitation and sharing of memories on Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 13 at the 7th Day Adventist Church at 507 N. 35th Avenue in Yakima, with burial to follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Memorials are suggested to be donated to Lifecenter Northwest or the Living Legacy Foundation and may be left with funeral home staff at the time of services. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences to valleyhillsfh.com
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