In the afternoon of March 2, 2026, our beloved Ross A Williams passed away peacefully in his Spring Lake home, surrounded by the love of his life and his family.
Ross was born November 27, 1942, to Hannah Isabell Atwood Williams and William Jones Williams. His home was filled with love and laughter with his siblings Jay (Deanna) and Shirlee (Dwayne), forming bonds that shaped them forever. They settled in Strawberry, living as the last of the true cowboys. Growing up he learned about hard work, dedication, and love of the outdoors. 
Ross married his sweetheart, Jolene (Jody) Bigler, on January 21, 1967, in Payson, UT. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on January 21, 1992. Together they created a strong, connective family full of love, laughs, comradery, and quality time. He was the father of three children Tyler (Eric McCracken) Williams, Rhett (Sheila) Williams, Casey (Melyna) Williams. Each of them viewed their father as the superman he was. As a father, he was a handyman, master landscaper, craftsman, and showed unconditional love and acceptance to his children.
Ross was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His testimony of the Savior and Heavenly Father was the foundation of his life, shaping the way he served, the way he loved, and the strength he carried through every season.
Ross was a proud member of Utah Laborers Local Union 295, where he began his career as a laborer. He then became a Business Agent for the Union, after which he was elected as Business Manager in a position he held for decades.
In his free time, Ross and his family spent their time at their second home in Teasdale, UT. In this home, their family created many memories together, including riding four-wheelers, hiking, hunting, and many late nights of card games, although he was most passionate about fishing with his beautiful bride. The times in Teasdale were always a special thing, and became a place loved by his children, grandchildren, and great grandsons.
Ross leaves behind his loving wife, his three children, 14 grandchildren, and six great grandsons. Each of them, if asked, would insist they were his favorite. Ross always made sure everyone felt loved and special in their own way. He was supportive, kind, and could make anyone laugh with his fun personality.
In his final chapter, Ross continued to love. He was always the best example of a loving, devoted husband with a love story anyone could admire. To know Ross was to be blessed by him. To be loved by him was a gift that we will all treasure and remember him by. Spending time with Ross was full of laughter, funky snacks, and never really knowing if he was allergic to peanuts.
The family would like to thank Bonnie Ballard and the team at iCare for making one of the most intense experiences of our lives so much smoother.
A visitation will be held Saturday morning, March 7, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse, 12625 South Spring Lake Road, Spring Lake, Utah 84651. Following the visitation, family and friends are invited to a graveside service at 12:00 Noon at Payson City Cemetery, 800 East 400 North, Payson, Utah 84651.
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Sean Greaves says
March 5, 2026 at 5:45 pmRoss was truly a nice guy. He had a great sense of humor and was always real nice to me. I usually aw him at the family reunion where I
often got time to talk to him or listen to a story and he had some good ones. Here’s to Ross !! I hope I might see you down the road.
Jesse Loose says
March 6, 2026 at 6:21 pmI first met Ross Williams shortly after high school when I joined Laborers Local 295 through the Provo office where he was the agent. Ross was the one who dispatched me to my first job — a tunnel project at Currant Creek — and that’s where my life in the Laborers Union began.
Years later, in 1995, Ross brought me into the union office and gave me the chance to work in dispatching, organizing, and as a field agent. He gave a young laborer a shot, and that opportunity shaped the rest of my career.
Over the years we spent a lot of miles together traveling around Utah visiting job sites and looking out for our members. Ross believed in building opportunities for working people. From giving young laborers their first start to helping build the apprenticeship and training programs that serve our trade today, he made a difference in a lot of lives — including mine.
Rest easy, Ross.
— Jesse Loose
Sylvia Hiatt Kennedy says
March 13, 2026 at 11:18 pmDear Jody, I just spent a while leaving you a message that somehow disappeared. Sorry! Just wanted you to know that my love and sympathy go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Old friends from our childhood still mean the world to me, and this includes you! Ross must have been a wonderful man, and now he will still watch over you and your family. With Joan and Jay both passing at the same time, it shows us how quickly our lives pass. Much love to you – may you continued to be blessed.