LARNED — E. Ross McBee, 71, died on Feb. 11 at St. John. He was born Nov. 26, 1939, at Fowler, the son of Cecil Frank and Virginia Gene Beaver McBee. A resident of Larned since 1962, he was retired from the Larned State Hospital.

He was of the Christian Faith, and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

On Nov. 7, 1964, he married Barbara Ann Beiser at Larned. She died Dec. 12, 2005.

Survivors include one stepson, Gary, Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Cecilia Green, Bartlett, Ill., and Allison Gross, St. John; and his companion Labrador dog, "Burt."

Memorial Service will be held at a later date and will be announced by Morell Funeral Home, Larned. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation.

Memorials may be sent to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.