Ross W. Atkinson, age 72, was born in rural southern Missouri on May 16, 1942. After retiring from the Kansas Gas Service in Overland Park, Kansas in 1999, he and his wife settled in rural Allen County, Kansas. He continued to raise cattle and the last few years they were all pets and he named each one of them. Ross passed away on April 12, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sue, of the home. Cremation is taking place and Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett, Kansas, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to A.C.A.R.F. (Allen County Animal Rescue Facility) at 305 US Hwy 54, LaHarpe, Kansas 66751. Condolences may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com