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Sharon MarkleyRoss "Lee" Markley
Ross "Lee" Markley, 81 passed away July 15, 2016, at his home in Longview, WA. He was born March 10, 1935, in Seattle, WA to Ross and Ruth (Potter) Markley. Growing up in San Carlos, CA he attended Sequoia High School in Redwood City and later graduated from high school in Port Townsend, WA.
Ross split his time between living in Santa Cruz and in Longview, WA. When home in Santa Cruz, he always drove West Cliff along the ocean to his family business, Crystal Springs Water Company in Santa Cruz which he purchased in 1979.
He is survived by his wife Sharon (Reed) Mansell Markley, three daughters, Deborah Markley, Teri Metter (Jeff) and Jean Housek all of Santa Cruz; two sisters, Diane McCarthy of Campbell, Judy Stogner (Terry) of San Carlos and seven grandchildren and one great grandson. He leaves two stepsons, Eric Mansell (Colleen) of Chicago, IL, Bryan Mansell of Pasadena, CA and two step grandchildren of Chicago, IL.
He was proceeded in death by his first wife of 40 years, Beverly (Ziegler) Markley and his parents Ross L. Markley and Ruth (Potter) Markley.
Ross enjoyed spending time with his family, co-workers and keeping in touch with childhood friends. He loved watching the SF Giants, 49ers, Warriors and in younger years playing softball. He was fond of the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and traveling in his RV.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 on August 6, 2016, at Chaminade Resort in Santa Cruz. Memorial donation for a park bench in Santa Cruz can be sent to Crystal Springs Water Co., 2151 B Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
The family is grateful to PeaceHealth Hospice Southwest for all of their help and support.
PAID OBITUARY
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