Edward “Ed” Gross Obituary
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Edward “Ed” Gross, 79, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, passed away on October 23, 2021. Ed was the son of Victor and Lucille Gross, born on July 14, 1942 in Owosso, Michigan. He lived in Michigan where he was an accomplished athlete and attended Michigan State University. He was a proud member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, serving as an instructor in Michigan for 18 years. Ed’s work took him to several different locations over the years, finally settling in Mesa, Arizona in 1995 where he met his wife, Jeanne LeBlanc Herring.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who was always available to offer assistance with his various handyman skills. He enjoyed watching the Suns, Diamondbacks and Cardinals, but his favorite pastime was golf. He was a member of Arizona Golf Guild where he established many lasting friendships.
Ed is survived by his wife, Jeanne; his children, Jeff Gross (Lynette) and Kimm Beckman; stepchildren, Eric Herring (Brenda) and Kristin Smith (Derek); grandchildren, Brigette, Celina and Elyse Gross, Brandon and Evan Herring and Aidan and Maggie Smith. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Dave (Marion), Ernie (Barb), Harvey (Judy) and Vic (Grace).
Ed was very clear in his wish not to have any form of memorial service, preferring that he be remembered over a favorite beverage. Please consider a donation to a cancer or kidney disease charity in Ed’s honor.
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Pat & Butch says: Rest in peace, Ed. We enjoyed our times together. You will be missed.
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Keith Teachout says:
Ed was a friend and teacher to me. We had a lot of fun playing golf and having a drink or two. Rest In Peace my Brother
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Bill and Kathy Lauer says:
Ed was not only my husband’s teacher and softball coach he was my instructor as well. Many, many, good times with Ed. He will be remembered fondly.
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Kirk S Sutliff says:
So very sorry to hear this about my friend, Union Bro.. and Instructor…who laid the foundation for the opening of the training center in 1982…1st appt. class in that training center building…and couse of the Flooding …I did not get the detailed shake down of the Valley indn Arizona..in which I was so looking forward to his and mine with the many folks we both know from youngtown..chandler, apache Junction,…thru Phenox, and downtown to the RR tracks..and to Messa…Edwin in my heart and mind was a loss….to all.. when he left as an instructor..and
gave me all the tools needed to be successful in local 85…and was able to get all licenses, certs, and a signatory contractor in LU 85…we will have a good time when our spirits meet again…looking forward to it …Hugs to the family and some prayers and positive energy to continue the healing process….Remember life is about saying goodbye to everything materialistic, and cherished. cars and holmes don’t last a lifetime .even your bowels….saddened but always respected…lately with the flooding, and watching the Obit.com..more than Fb…I am becoming a figure of my dad…which means I am not ready to be called a Senior…just want the food discount… -
Robert J Horn says:
Ed was my friend and an excellent instructor, he made me pass my steam fitter apprenticeship, good man will miss him terribly
Pat & Butch 
Keith Teachout 
Bill and Kathy Lauer 
Kirk S Sutliff 
Robert J Horn
Rest in peace, Ed. We enjoyed our times together. You will be missed.
Ed was a friend and teacher to me. We had a lot of fun playing golf and having a drink or two. Rest In Peace my Brother
Ed was not only my husband’s teacher and softball coach he was my instructor as well. Many, many, good times with Ed. He will be remembered fondly.
So very sorry to hear this about my friend, Union Bro.. and Instructor…who laid the foundation for the opening of the training center in 1982…1st appt. class in that training center building…and couse of the Flooding …I did not get the detailed shake down of the Valley indn Arizona..in which I was so looking forward to his and mine with the many folks we both know from youngtown..chandler, apache Junction,…thru Phenox, and downtown to the RR tracks..and to Messa…Edwin in my heart and mind was a loss….to all.. when he left as an instructor..and
gave me all the tools needed to be successful in local 85…and was able to get all licenses, certs, and a signatory contractor in LU 85…we will have a good time when our spirits meet again…looking forward to it …Hugs to the family and some prayers and positive energy to continue the healing process….Remember life is about saying goodbye to everything materialistic, and cherished. cars and holmes don’t last a lifetime .even your bowels….saddened but always respected…lately with the flooding, and watching the Obit.com..more than Fb…I am becoming a figure of my dad…which means I am not ready to be called a Senior…just want the food discount…
Ed was my friend and an excellent instructor, he made me pass my steam fitter apprenticeship, good man will miss him terribly