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Tussing, Russell Wayne
Of Mesa, AZ, passed away on May 5, 2011. Wayne was born in Bellfountaine, Ohio on January 26, 1930. He was the 2nd oldest of 4 boys born to Alfred & Edythe Tussing. Wayne & his wife Betty Jean had been married for 41 years & share 7 children. Wayne has owned businesses in Gila Bend, Payson, Prescott & Mesa. He was loved by many and will be missed always! He is survived by his 7 children, Rodney (Jamie) Tussing, Gregg (Harolyn) Tussing, Kristi (Dennis) Yates, Melissa (Harry) Howell, Robert Bott, Daniel (Joyce) Bott, Charles Bott & brother Gary Tussing. He has 22 grandchildren & 18 great grandchildren. He is proceed by his wife Betty Jean, 2 brothers Bill & Darrell Tussing and grandaughter, Jennifer Bott. A viewing will be held May 10th from 6-8PM at 1130 S. Horne Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be held on May 11th at 10:00AM at the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints on 19413 S. Sossaman Rd. Queen Creek, Az 85142.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 8, 2011.

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Forey Hinderliter

May 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I will remember the times in Gila Bend and Payson. Forey Hinderliter

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