Tara Susanne Ross

Tara Susanne Ross (née  Riley), born in Moose Jaw, SK, on November 15, 1956, passed away peacefully in Victoria Hospice (BC) on July 24, 2018. Many know that, in June 2017, she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer after almost eight years in remission; yet, they also know that did not define her.
"I'm fine" was one of the last things she said, and that speaks volumes for her character; she would do anything for her family and always showed such strength for them. We will be forever grateful for all the time we had to share with her and miss her every day.
Tara was married for 41 years and, with her husband, Mike, welcomed four children. Trevor, her eldest, left the same day he arrived but is now reunited with his mom. Sheena (Brendan) shared a love of gardening with Mom and would take her out to nurseries and bring back many new treasures for the garden. Justine (Steve) would enjoy taste testing various cocktails with Mom while indulging in an episode or two of Grey's Anatomy. Brendon (Sophia), her youngest, always made her the most amazing meals and was always willing to give her a good foot rub!
What might have warmed her heart the most was her granddaughter, Emma (4), and her grandson, Finn (October 2018). She absolutely loved being Grandma and telling everyone about Emma's latest activity and the upcoming arrival of Finn.
Tara enjoyed various careers throughout the years, including hairdresser, video store owner, Tupperware consultant, sales and marketing manager at the Lookout (CFB Esquimalt) and, most recently, in communications at BC Pension Corporation. She loved and committed to every job she had despite being hard of hearing and needing to lip read.
The loss of such an amazing lady is felt deeply by many, but she made everyone better and would want us to continue spreading the kindness and joy that radiated from her.
As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to Victoria Hospice or the BC Cancer Agency.

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