Charles Donald Russell |
| Posted 2017-08-31 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 <<< Charles Donald (Don) Russell, 74, passed away Aug. 23, 2017 in Lake Havasu City. He was born to Charles and Frances (Kunkel) Russell on Oct. 27, 1942 in Darby, Pennsylvania. Don was proud to have served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married his soulmate, Cheryl (Brumfield) Ader, on the Colorado River’s Laughlin River Boat on Oct. 10, 1987. They shared 29 happy years together. Don worked for Alpha Beta/Ralphs Markets in Southern California for 31 years. Before retiring to Havasu in 2006, Don lived in Running Springs, California where he was very active in community events and served as honorary mayor 1984 to 1986. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. Don enjoyed boating, RVing, deep-sea fishing and, most of all, spending time with his wife. They had many RV adventures in Mexico, Canada, Alaska, and most of the United States. Don and Cheryl worked 11 years during the summer months for American Land and Leisure, a company that manages USFS campgrounds, most recently as Colorado Regional Managers. Don is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Cheryl Russell. They did everything together. He will be very much missed by all who knew him. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Don’s family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. Send the family a free card at www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze. |
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