Ross Hall Pettigrew

Ross Hall Pettigrew, age 69, passed away on December 17, 2013 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born on April 8, 1944 in Prescott, Arizona to Homer and Ada Lee (Perner) Pettigrew. Ross’ dependability and upbringing on horse and cattle ranches provided him the unique background that opened an opportunity to “ride herd” at the Meacham Ranch in Colorado as a young teenager. After his college years of Veterinary Studies at Sul Ross, Texas, Ross was employed as head cattle and hog buyer at the Cudahy Meat Packing Plant in Phoenix. His love of the cowboy way of life, and his exceptional skill and ability earned him numerous championships throughout the United States in the steer-wrestling (bulldogging) event as a PRCA rodeo cowboy. He went on to manage a champion quarter horse breeding farm in Phoenix, and was foreman and trainer at a championship racehorse facility in Coyote Springs. As a quarter horse and thoroughbred racehorse breeder and trainer, he earned countless “finish line” purses for his owners at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, Prescott Downs, Rillito Downs in Tucson, and various other fair meets throughout Arizona. As “age and aches” began to take their toll, and with the guidance of his brother, Cotton, he mastered the skills of drywalling, and became expert in all areas of handyman skills. His easy-going personality and willingness to work any and every job needed, got the attention of and opened an opportunity for employment at the exclusive Desert Highlands Golf Club in Scottsdale. Ross so enjoyed helping others who sought advice and guidance on “cowboy stuff” ...riding, ranching, livestock and good ole “horse sense” advice on life’s ups and downs. But Ross’ life, heart and soul were only fulfilled when after 40 years, our marriage was blessed and Ross was baptized and received his Sacraments as a child of the Holy Catholic Church by Father Fred Le Claire of St. Catherine LaBoure Catholic Church on October 1, 2011. The path to Eternal Life was then opened. May you rest in peace in GOD’S ARMS, my life, my heart … my dear and loving husband. Happy trails dear sweetheart. Ross is survived by his loving wife, Frances; brother, Cotton Pettigrew; brother and sister-in-law, Salvatore and Jacqui Cafiero; aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service with Rosary will start at 11am on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at St. Catherine LaBoure Roman Catholic Church, 2062 N. Hwy 89, Chino Valley, AZ with interment at Chino Valley Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ross' memory may be made to his favorite chrity, St. Jude Children's Hospital, 1-800-822-6344. Hampton Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.

Ross Hall Pettigrew

April 8, 1944 - December 17, 2013