Obituary
Alan Leo Russell, 58, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2012 in Crescent City, CA. He was born in Florence, OR on December 13, 1953, but moved to Crescent City as a child and has been a life-long resident since. Alan is a 1972 graduate of Del Norte High School and received an Associates degree from College of the Redwoods.
Alans kind, welcoming and humorous personality filled the halls of Seaside and Sutter Coast Hospital where he worked as an electrician for 26 years. He was a very proud father and grandfather. Alan was always excited to hear about his daughters accomplishments and his face always lit-up when he got to spend time with his grandchildren, who he loved with all his heart. He is and will always be loved and cherished by all who were lucky enough to know him.
Alan is survived by his children Caroline Michael and husband William; Jennifer Jones and husband Bobby; grandchildren Evan Michael, Luella Jones, Ashley Michael and great granddaughter Izabella Bennett; sister Janet L. Thompson; Alans closest friends who were a very important part of his life, Julian Camarena and wife Carol; and loving life long companion Laurie Gardner; mother in law Nadine Gardner and numerous nieces and nephews.
Alan is preceded in death by his beloved mother Luella Ross (Dressler) father Charles Russell, sisters Marjorie (Pat) Winchester and Marilyn (Bonnie) Keene; brothers Walter (Sonny) Keene & Howard Keene and father in law Denver Gardner.
The family requests contributions be made in Alans memory to Sutter Coast Auxiliary, 800 East Washington Blvd, Crescent City, CA. 95531
Visitation will be held at Wiers Mortuary Chapel, 408 G Street, Crescent City for family and friends from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on Friday, February 10th, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 11th at Wiers Mortuary Chapel.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wiers Mortuary Chapel, Crescent City, CA