Ross Holcomb
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Ross Holcomb
RONAN — Ross Holcomb - father, son, brother, friend, Marine, and dedicated public servant - died on Friday, April 3, 2020, at his home in Ronan. He was 32 years old.
Ross was born on Oct. 30, 1987, to Ronald Holcomb and Helen (Bushby) Tyree. Ross was known for his compassionate heart and love of the outdoors; however, it was his daughter, Angela, that was truly the light of his life.
Ross graduated from Bigfork High School in 2006 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2007. Ross proudly served in the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division - serving combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2011, Ross and his young family returned to their beloved home state, Montana. Ross studied at the University of Montana in Missoula and in 2017 was sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff in Lake County.
Ross is survived by his beloved 9-year-old daughter, Angela; his former spouse, friend and mother of his child, Serena Zavala; his cherished parents, Ronald Holcomb and Helen (Bushby) Tyree; his siblings, Kyle Nace and his wife Emily and Kodi (Nace) Sohl and her husband Mathew; and his eight nieces and nephews.
An online memorial service is planned for later this month. A burial with military honors will be held at the Bigfork Community Cemetery this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a managed account for Angela. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.thelakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
