Ross Allen Prior

Ross Allen Prior, 67, died Aug. 30 at home of natural causes.

Ross was born July 5, 1942 in Tacoma, Md. He graduated high school, completed one year of college and served in the Air Force and retired after 20 years. He was very patriotic and loved working on aircraft and helicopters in the military.

Ross became an Alaska resident in August of 1975 and resided in Wasilla.

He owned and operated Valley Hydraulics beginning in 1985.

His family states, “ His business was his passion. Ross was a kind, giving, good-hearted, caring, loving and understanding friend, father and husband. Ross was not judgmental. He was a problem solver and gave everything from the heart without expectation of return. He loved working with his customers. He forged a bond and friendship with them, which meant a lot to him.”

A memorial service and potluck will be held, Sunday at 1 p.m., at the Wasilla VFW on Knik Road. The family would like all friends and business associated to come and share with them a memorial of life for Ross. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. www.prostatecancerfoundation.org

Arrangements are with Kehl’s Palmer Mortuary. www.legacyalaska.com