Stories of Ross

The Gift of Happiness

He took me by surprise and made me happier than I ever expected.

I didn't think Ross was exactly "my type" — but I hadn't yet had the chance to see the type he really was.

Art Omi

Thirty years among artists from every continent.

Art Omi gave purpose and meaning to almost a third of Ross's life — and he gave it his whole heart.

A Very Special Sister

Judy Willows — sibling, ally, kindred spirit.

As soon as they got past the bickering in the back seat stage, the Willows kids became staunch allies and forged a loving relationship.

Ross and Thomas

Father, son, soulmates — always close however far apart.

Ross adored his son Thomas, so like him in many ways, and was very proud of his successes leading a creative life in the beating heart of music culture.

A Super Uncle

Books read, couch battles, movies, walks, snowballs, sandcastles, birthdays.

The Greenburger–Willows–Autones littles were — and continue to be as awesome adults — a source of great joy for Uncle Ross and Aunt Carol.

Uncle Loss

Ross and Noah — a lifelong bond.

One gorgeous image says everything about the magical lifelong bond between Ross and his nephew Noah.

An Unexpected Nephew

Instant kinship between these two.

Lee Repko and Ross met as adults, and Ross's Uncle role expanded once again.

A Slew of In-Laws

From their first meetings, all the Frederick, Mendell, Forrest, and Snodgrass in-laws adored Ross.

Ross was Canadian

Ross took pride in being Canadian, loved his country's natural beauty, its values of inclusion and its art.

The Man Behind the Camera

Photos of Ross are rare — most were taken while he was working, hanging with his camera crew.

As a Blonde

A walk on the wild side.