Fordie Ross, Former Moderator, Madrona Presbyterian Church
Fordie Ross served his community, his church and his family during his 100 years. He has now passed on and that loss is still much mourned while the memory of his quality and impact is treasured.
Fordie Ross - Moderator
(Fordie Ross was referred to this project by Pastor Mark Zimmerly of Madrona Presbyterian)
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| Photo by Madeline Crowley |
"I am one who believes that you concentrate not on the bad but on the good;
that you build on the good rather than the bad. That is what we have chosen always to do."
that you build on the good rather than the bad. That is what we have chosen always to do."
About Fordie Ross:
Even at nearly 100 years old, Fordie’s life revolves around service to others. It gets him up and out to Y’s Men’s meetings, to church and out on his 2-mile walks. He is a living example of how a life focused on giving keeps you alert, active and fully alive.
This interview is now available in the book, We Lived Here,
published by Chin Music Press: https://chinmusicpress.bigcartel.com/product/we-lived-here-stories-from-seattle-s-central-area
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| Fordie Ross of the Y's Men's Club. Collection Fordie Ross |
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| Madrona Presbyterian Church. Photo: Madeline Crowley |
Fordie Ross - Moderator
The only black Moderator, which makes me – this is history – the only black Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. The only black person to be so honored.
(Fordie Ross was referred to this project by Pastor Mark Zimmerly of Madrona Presbyterian)
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| This project was supported in part by 4Culture's Heritage Projects program |
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