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Roswell Ross Emory Round, III
02/21/1954 — 05/23/2008
From Benton, City, WA, US | Born in Nuremberg, Germany
Roswell Ross Emory Round, III
Roswell Ross Emory Round III
Roswell Ross Emory Round III, 54, devoted husband, son, brother, uncle and friend died suddenly on May 23, 2008.
Ross was born on February 21, 1954 in Nuremberg, Germany to BG Roswell E Round Jr and Mary De France Round. He was the youngest of three children. Ross grew up in a military family. He and his sisters Fran and Julie lived in many places on the east coast as well as three years in Paris, France. It was during his junior high school year in Carlisle, PA that Ross "found" his innate life-long love of the outdoors, nature, and hunting that guided and inspired him for the rest of his life.
After graduating from high school in Fairfax VA, Ross moved to Idaho and received a degree in Geography from the University of Idaho in 1978. It was at the University of Idaho that Ross met his life companion and wife Cindy Caldwell.
Although Ross and Cindy made their home in Benton City after college, Ross spent many seasons working for the US Forest Service in Idaho, Washington and Oregon as a forestry technician and fire fighter. In 1990 Ross joined Oakwood Cellars Winery as a winery representative.
Ross was an avid outdoorsman, duck hunter and master gardener. His relaxation was "working" in his garden and training with his dogs, Rio, Cleo and Cayla. Ross actively served in many organizations both to learn from others and share his knowledge and love of dogs and dog training. He was a founding member of the Sage and Sand Retriever Club, and an active member of the Curley Coated Retriever Club of America and Ducks Unlimited. He especially enjoyed supporting youth hunt days. Ross also was a wonderful witty writer and shared his experiences through articles and photographs in the Curley Coated Commentator and Wildfowl magazine.
Ross was patient, kind and loving with a quick wit. He always had a smile and good word to say. Although separated by many miles from his nine nieces and nephews, Ross remained very close and took an active interest in their lives. Over the years he has volunteered for fundraisers for Kadlec Hospital and Tri-Cities Cancer Center.
Ross is survived by his wife Cindy, parents Roswell and Mary Round, sisters Fran Kearns and Julie Grady, nine nieces and nephews and four very sad dogs.
A memorial service to celebrate Ross's life will be held Saturday May 31 at 3:00 pm at Einan's Funeral Home, Richland WA. Those wishing to share their memories or sign Ross's on line guest book may do so at www.einansfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center, 7350 W. Deschutes Ave, Kennewick WA 99336 1-800-377-0856.
We love you baby and will miss you terribly!
In one of the stars, I shall be living. In one of them, I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing when you look at the sky at night. ~ The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery
I would like to convey our deepest sympathy and prayers for Ross and family.
I was very glad to have met Ross many years ago, he was a good person and always had time to help out a fellow waterfowler and dog lover.
Until we meet again.
Abel A. Cortina and family.
Living well is the ultimate gift. Ross lived well, was loved by his wife, family, and dogs. He had more friends than he could say grace with. He didn’t know any strangers. It was always a pleasure to spend time with Ross. He was a true outdoors man, a loved relic of a bygone time, who curly-like, made the rest of us want to go outside and play.
It was always about spending time with his family and dogs. We will remember him as he is in the pictures he took. Outside, with his dogs, in the first light of dawn, waiting to hear the fly over. He would be enjoying the quiet and the loss of his lunch to a smarter dog than he was. Jim and I will miss him, he always made us proud we owned a curly that was almost as good as his was.
I had the pleasure of first meeting Ross in a sub sandwich shop in San Diego in 2000. He struck up the conversation and only then did we realize we were both there for the CCRCA National Specialty. He was the person who got me out to watch my first working test and subsequently training my dog in the field. Six years later he came to own a granddaughter of that dog.
Although we shared emails on a regular basis, the last time we were together was a year ago at the Racine Specialty. I will always remember us sitting on a picnic table in the dark, looking at the stars in the sky, scratching our dogâs ears, and enjoying a cold one, while discussing the dayâs field event and how to make it better next time.
We will miss his wit, wisdom, kindness and above all friendship.
After many years enjoying Ross’s emails, stories, articles and pictures, I met him last year at the Curly-Coated Retriever specialty in Wisconsin. He was a very upbeat, cheerful, friendly guy with a great sense of humor. He pitched in to help with EVERYTHING!! He will be missed in so many ways by so many of us. My heartfelt condolences to his family, his Curlies, and his friends.
We’ll miss you Buddy! Ross packed more in his lifetime then most men dream of. Our thoughts are with Cindy, Mary and Roswell, Julie and Fran.
Cindy,
My heartfelt condolences on the great loss of your beloved husband Ross, a kind, witty compassionate man, and a true friend to the Curly world. My four month old pup Orion is playing with one of the wings Ross sent to Orion’s breeder in Ohio,so the pups would be introduced to birds while still in the whelping box. I will miss Ross’ stories, articles and photos I have enjoyed in our newsletter for years, and regret never meeting him face to face. Everything about Ross spelled kindness and caring. He will be missed.
The first time I met Ross, I tried to convince him that he didn’t want to breed to my dog, Thunder, but instead should breed to our breed’s first Master Hunter. He insisted and the resulting litter was amazing. That was also the beginning of a 20-year friendship. Ross was patient, kind, and his sense of humor never failed. Thanks for the wine, the memories, your smiles and throwing birds for me. You will be missed, Ross.
I am truely sorry for you great loss. Though I never met Ross, I have heard many nice things about him from other CCRCA members. He also gave me great encouragement during some rough personal times.
The image of Ross that I will forever carry in my thoughts is that of a kind and generous teacher – even to those he barely knew. The Curly world has lost one of its best. My deepest sympathy to his family – including the 4-legged members. It was truly an honor to know him.
We are shocked and saddened by this loss, to not just the Curly world but the world as a whole. There are too few like Ross and we shouldn’t have to lose them so soon! Our condolences to Cindy and the rest of the family.
How very happy we are to have known Ross through the Internet and share experiences of Curlies and how very sad we are to never have met Ross in person. With our deepest sympathy.
My sincerest and deepest condolences. Ross was agreat person and one of the first curly people to take me under his wing and show me the ropes in San Diego at the my first national specialty.
Having known Ross only casually for a few years, I can only relate that it was a pleasure to be in the company of a true gentleman.
I met Ross at the Sacramento
Specialty. What a wonderful
guy. My deepest sympathy to Ross’ family.
Pat Stearns
CCRCA Member
I met Ross at the Sacramento
Specialty. What a wonderful
guy. My deepest sympathy to Ross’ family.
Pat Stearns
CCRCA Member
Cindy, our hearts go out to you at this sorrowful time. Ross was a true gentleman and will be missed terribly by everyone, but especially those of us in the Curly world. We loved his dedication to nature and his joy for life. We all benefitted from his words of wisdom over the years. His time among was us was much too brief.
Cindy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We all are lucky to have known such a wonderful person.
Over the last week we have received many emails from our Sand & Sage Hunting Retriever club members who are very shocked to hear about his death. Everyone speaks highly of Ross and his dedication to the club. He was the backbone of the club and we will do our best to live up to his expectations of what the club should be.
Ross was one of a kind. We will miss him greatly.
It was such a shock to learn of Ross’s passing in the paper. Peggy and I had just talked to Ross about another Wine tasteing and pouring opportunity with him. We will really miss a very good friend and a real human being. Peg and I are out of town the day of the memorial service or we would be there. We love you Ross. Peggy Nichols and Jerry VanHoosen
I feel so priveledged to have met and worked with Ross in the short few years that we knew each other. I am comfortable that Ross is resting and not in pain. It doesn’t hurt to pass on but the loss felt by the survivors is nearly unmanagable. I’ve always tried to find the good in something like this, as I cry and pet my Curly. May Ross’s passing thrust us into a new level of patience and take us to the level of servitude he so selflessly gave to us in the Curly Nation, his friends and family.Cindy, though we’ve never met I’ve heard lots of stories and they are great ones. You have friends here in Alabama that you can call anytime you need. Buck,Connie and Gabby Buchanan
Ross you will be missed. You were friends to all that met you. You brought the best out of everybody. The dog world and human world will miss your wit and caring.
Cindy,
So very sorry to read about Ross. I would run into to Ross around town and he always had a smile and we would have some conversationabout tennis that always ended in laughter. I will miss that. You are in my thoughts and prayers.My sincere sympathy. Judy Doherty
I never met Ross but I knew him through the curly lists, his articles in the Commentator, and the wonderful photos he sent me for the curly calendar. I enjoyed his wit and his zest for hunting and his dogs. I will miss him.
Ross, I will miss our many e-mails back and forth on drills and training techniques for beginners and advanced dogs alike….I loved, and will also miss all your stories about hunting episodes and how we compared my small experiences with your larger ones…We never got that chance to judge together, but I know one day we will…Rest in peace Ross, you are a wonderful, kind man and will be missed big time even by people like me, who feel we know each other so well without ever even meeting in person! Everytime I walk to the line, or raise my Bennelli to shoot, you will be right there with me! Thanks for all your advice…Love, Susan Shaw
Cindy,
I was sadden to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today.
Ross was a true gentleman and always willing to go the extra distance to help others. We will miss his smiling face and kind ways.
Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss.
Ross was a very good friend and
hunting partner.
I will miss you my friend.
Cindy and family,
Though I only knew Ross for brief period of time, that’s all it took to come to know what a kind and gentle man he was. I am grateful I had the opportunity to have met him and am profoundly sorry the world has lost such a wise and gentle soul.
You will be missed, Ross, by so many family members and friends. Your gentle smile and demeanor will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with Cindy, Mary, Ros, Fran, Julie and all those who loved you. I pray that their dear memories of you will give them strength during this difficult time. Lots of Love to you Ross.
Ross was more than an employee at Oakwood Cellars, he had become a family member to me. His smile and humor would make me crack up at times which made my job so much easier. His love for life will be missed dearly as he gave so much to life and was looking forward to so many things. I will have a toast for him and pray to the heavens. Every night I look up in the night sky I will see his smiling face shining back. Cindy please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Oakwood Cellars will never be the same. Ross helped make Oakwood what it is today. God Bless you my lil buddy. I miss you so much.
Love and Hugs Eppie
My thoughts and prayers are with you…
Ross was a great duck hunter, dog handler, and friend. We will all miss his always smiling face and good humor.
You learn a lot about a man by reading what he writes. I knew Ross through his pen keyboard. He was always one of the first to send kind words when there was trouble with one of my dogs, hearty congratulations when we succeeded, and to offer solutions when I shared problems Curly training, hunt testing, you name it. He would even take ‘my’ advice on occasion. He was this way with everyone and he wanted everyone to excel.
Ross and I have swapped emails from time to time for a dozen years or more. We talked about our new puppies, life events, weird test scenarios, where the best BBQ in Memphis could be found, and stuff in general. When you needed Ross, he was always just an email away.
Ross was a quick witted, humble man who always gave credit where it was due. The thing that stuck out most about him was his love for his family including the Curlies and friends. I never saw a man more proud than when he shared the photos of his Christmas morning and other hunts.
You learn a lot about a man by reading what he writes. Ross was quite a man.
Iva Darnall
Windsong Retrievers
When we think of Buddy these words of Hay van Dyke come to our minds. ” These are the things I prize and hold of dearest worth: Light of the sapphire skies, peace of the silent hills, shelter of forests, comfort of the grass, music of the birds, murmur of little rills, shadows of clouds that swiftly pass; and after showers,the smell of flowers and of the good brown earth; and best of all,along the way,friendship and mirth.” Buddy,we love you and will miss you. Rude and Maude
Cindy,
Our heartfelt prayers go out to you and Ross’s extended family. To say that he will be missed is short of adequite. He was a TRUE gentleman, professional, I only knew him through the Sand and Sage HRC and the Hunt Testsbut his knowledge, work ethic, and COMMITMENT to the SSHRC has been matched by few. A sweet man, ALWAYS willing to help those members and friends with their dog’s training. He gave of himself, with no manner of compensation. His “honor” to be able to put in the extra mile, and get done what needed to be. It is an honor for me to have considered him a friend. And to have been considered a friend by him. My heart weeps for your loss. A warm and generous man was Ross. I for one will miss his sense of humor. After the long days in March, he would have something of a joke to tell to lighten the mood. Ready for another 12 hour day to follow.
My wife and I will miss him. God bless.
Kent Walker
Cindy, my sincere condolences to you and to Ross’s family. Ross was a real gentleman and a good friend. I met him when I was attempting to train my first lab. pup seven years ago, and we had our last beer together at Smith Canyon two weeks ago. He was kind, considerate, and was always able to have a good laugh. I’ll always have fond memories of our times together.
Cindy,
Nancy and I are sorry for you loss. Ross was a good friend, great partner for you, and a real gift to our community. You take care and stand tall. We are thinking of you during this challenging time of change.
Dick and Nancy Watts
On lifeâs journey, we infrequently meet someone who is special, who stands out from the crowd, who makes a difference, who impacts us. Ross Round was one of those rare individuals. A man who lived life to its fullest, Ross was passionate about his family, friends, dogs, and hunting, yet he would go out of his way to make a stranger welcomed.
Ross got his first Curly-Coated Retriever in 1989 and quickly became passionate about waterfowl hunting with his dog. âOh, every retrieve my Curly makes is a proud moment for me. I get a lot of compliments on my dogs and that really makes me proud.â He joined the CCRCA in the early 90s and shared his love of fieldwork and hunting with the Curly world through articles, training sessions, and correspondence.
Another way Ross shared was through his photographs. He truly had the eye of an artist. âThe sunrises and sunsets, the water challenges, the weather challenges, spending time in a marsh, I really like to watch waterfowl, and hunting with my curly is the best it gets.â
Those who knew Ross personally through his many activities in the CCRCA voiced many repeated phrases and adjectives in tribute to his spirit. He was remarkable for always having a positive attitude; always ready to lend a hand; vigorous with his encouragement of others; ever witty and humorous in a kind way; willing to compete, yet always a sportsman; an inspiration to all who met him. Most prominently, he was a true gentleman. We will miss him!
Ross,
You were always willing to help anyone who needed it. I will miss our training sessions with the dogs. You were a great person and friend and I will miss you dearly.
My sincere condolences. I will miss sharing hunting stories Ross. One of the best stories I have heard which I still share with others came from him. He will be missed.
Cindy and family, my deepest condolences. I am glad to have had the chance to meet Ross. He always had such an upbeat attitude. He was the backbone to Sand and Sage and always was there to help out anyone. He is one of those great people you get to meet only a few times in your life. We will all miss him.
Cindy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I first met Ross about 11 years ago and he made me feel like such an important part of OAKWOOD CELLARS eventhough I was just a worker bee volunteer. My most memorable time with Ross was during the first Barrel taste weekend I worked. A man dressed as a woman was, what looked like, trying to pick up on him. He took every comment he made in stride until he put his elboys on the counter and his head on his hands and told Ross he had the most beautiful eyes. Ross took a step back and tried to continue pouring wine for the other customers. That was the first and only time I ever saw Ross speechless and we all continued to kid him about it to this day. He was a great friend and could always get you to smile no matter what bad things were going on. I will miss his humor and friendship dearly. Ross we miss you!!!!!
Cindy, our hearts go out to you, to your family and Ross’s and to the beloved Curlies. Ross – the world is an emptier place without you.
Cindy and Ross’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ross was one of the kindest, most generous men I knew, and truly funny too. I always enjoyed the fact that he became a wine salesman, because with his curly beard and smiling eyes, I thought he looked like Bacchus, the lovely laughing god of wine.
Although I knew Ross for thirty years, it was mainly as a “dog person” and we met in person only rarely. Cindi, thank you for introducing Ross to Curly-coated Retrievers, or vice-versa. He was one of the best thing to ever happen to CCRs and to field trainers and the club. His articles on training and photos and experiences were enjoyed by all who met him or read his work.
I hope that many fond memories of Ross will help to ease your pain at his terrible and unexpected loss. We really loved Ross and we’ll miss him too.
We met Ross through Roger about 10 years ago and looked forward to seeing him every year we came up to Benton City. He always had a smile and happy comment for everything. We will miss him.
Man am I going to miss you Ross. A guy couldn’t ask for a better friend.
Cindy and family;
Ross will be remembered fondly by all who knew him and missed greatly. I am so sorry for your loss.
Our condolences to Cindy and Ross’s family and other friends. He was such a great person to know. You know when dogs like you as much as they did Ross, you’ve got to be pretty special. He will be sorely missed.
Dear Cindy,
Our family has had the good fortune to have you and Ross as neighbors. Ross’s friendly laugh and good humor will be sorely missed by everyone in the neighborhood. Troy, I, and the girls send our sympathy and love to you and your family.
Becky Wilson
Cindy,
Please accept my families deepest sympathies from afar. I miss my friend of over thirty years. It is clear from reading all of the other entries here…Ross was truly a giant amoung men. His true compassion for others was evident when he helped me through a very hard time in my life—he was always strong, sincere, and feeling…he will forever hold an important place in my heart.
Joe Naras and Family
Cindy, it is with tear in my eye that we extend our condolences to you. Ross was one of the gentlest men I knew, always willing to “go the extra mile”. Best memory: 1978, Lowman, ID/Pine Flats, Ross pit roasting a lamb, up to his elbows in garlic. We still have a bottle of red wine from Oak Cellers he gave us on a trip thru AR over 12 years ago, it’s time to pop the cork and toast a truly wonderful and passionate man. Cindy are thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Cindy and family,
It was such a pleasure to know Ross even tho we saw each other very few times. I have pictures that will help me remember just who Ross was. This verse which I love is a perfect tribute to him.
I give you this one thought to keep, I am with you still, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone, I am with you still in each new dawn.
We will miss you Ross.
Gary & Mary Meek
Ross,
You had to be one of the coolest persons I ever knew. You have a sprit that was truely amazing and fun to be around. I have been trying to send you Christmas cards for years, but they would always come back to me. I sorry I lost somewhat touch w/ you, but thought we would always meet again thru our mutual friends. I have so many fond memories of you which are far too numerous to write in this limited area. You are now with some good friends that have passed before us. I sure all of you are having a good time up there and tell them all hi for me and give them my love. I refuse to say good bye and we will see each other again and have a good reunion then as we always had. Everytime I saw you over the years it was like we were never apart which is a sign of a good friend. Well bud I looked up to you and you lived a good life. Love you mons and I will never forget you. Sincerely Your Friend Ray and I will see you in the great hunting grounds.
It is very difficult for me to find words for this occasion. Ross was both mentor and training companion. I, who only saw him perhaps 10 times a year, truly grieve his passing. So, I can but imagine the sense of loss to those who were much closer to him. To Cindy, his family, his close acquaintances and associates at work I offer my heartfelt condolences.
Cindy,
Ross was as fine a person and friend as I have ever known. Ducks Unlimitd and Sand & Sage will miss his leadership and tireless work, and all of us who came to know him will miss his sence of humor and chuckle. Everyone felt welcome with Ross around.He was a great guy. Our prayers and hearts are with you. Jeff, Carol, & Ashley Rampon
Ross was my best friend in 1968 at Ft. Bragg N.C., my father got stationed to Bangkok and lost touch shortly thereafter. I still have the Rascals album (Once Upon A Dream) Ross sent me for my 14th birthday.
“Roswell E. Round III” is the only name I’ve ever given (or will ever give) to the security question, “Who was your best childhood friend?”
Cindy, We are so very sorry for your loss. Ross’ wit and friendship will always be treasured by us. He was always such a joy to be around. We will miss him a lot.
Dear Cindy,
We were so saddened to hear the news about Ross. What a shock! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you for healing. Even though my girls and grand-kids didn’t know Ross, every year at Christmas time they would continue to look forward to the special delivery from “CINDY AND ROSS.” You are in my heart. Love, Sue & Lutz
Cindy,
I’m am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy – my thoughts are prayers are with you. The wine industry has lost a great guy
I was so sorry to hear about Ross’s passing. I have known Ross for over 15 years through the wine industry. He always seemed to have a smile on his face. He will be missed. My condolences to his family. God bless.
I am so very sorry Cindy and Family.
Ross you will be so missed my friend.
Ross was a great guy with a humerous streak that was always there behind the twinkle in his eyes. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. We have many fond memories of the “pig roasts” he and Cindy put on. And he sang with the best around Christmas time. We’ll miss him.
Cindy, Family & Friends,
I am new to the retriever club and attended the training day Ross and Cindy put on in April. His friendliness and helping attitude made me feel at ease right away. You notice a true, generous-hearted person when you meet one. Wish I had known him earlier, but our brief meeting will be remembered a long time.
Thanks, Ross.
Ross, your the best and your spirit will shine just like you did. I will miss you! Iris and the Curly clan.
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Roswell Ross Emory Round, III