Gertrude was born on February 16, 1922 in Kippenhein, Germany. She passed away in her home in Port Orchard on June 27, 2018. She is survived by her sons; Rinor Ross, Gerry Ross, Steven Ross and Michael Ross as well as her grandchildren Carly Ross and Joshua Ross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Ross on March 4th, 2004. She will be greatly missed.