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George Russ Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Russ, sons, Dondi, Peter, Paul and daughter Julie Hall and step son Tom Aldama.. Brother James Russ and sister Rita Silva.
He was a life member of the VFW Post #9650, Anderson, life member of Masons Oriental Lodge #144, San Francisco, Lewiston Moose #1850, American Legion Post #0746, Cottonwood, he was a Merchant Seaman with the Coast Guard.
He was preceded in death by his son George Charles Russ, Jr. and brother LeRoy Russ.
He was a Greyhound Bus driver for 17 years and had various jobs as a commercial driver.
There will be private service.
Arrangements are being handled by Allen & Dahl in Anderson.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Russ
October 25, 2010
Dr. Fox and staff were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
October 19, 2010
Sandy, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Duane and Lois Clement
Tom Aldama
October 11, 2010
I'll miss the guy...
When I first met him in the early 1980's, I knew George was a very generous person. He barely knew me, but he had noticed my love of vintage soda and beer collectables, and decided to give me a 1940's Royal Crown soda cooler that he had acquired somewhere along his travels. It took me about 20 years, but I finally gave it the restoration it deserved.
After him and my mom got married, if someone in the neighborhood needed something fixed, needed a truck to move something or weren't able to mow their lawn, he would be right there offering his help.
Growing up in San Francisco, he was naturally a 49er fan to the core. If you have ever wondered what a grown man looks like wearing head to toe RED 49er pajamas with a cheese head (the Niners were playing the Packers), strapped to his rear end, I have a picture you might want to see.
George was very passionate about his occupation as a professional driver. He was a dedicated Greyhound bus driver for many years, and even after he left the company, he had it in his blood. He would always look forward to catching up with his former co-workers and sharing old war stories at the annual Greyhound picnic in Lake Redding Park.
He loved to patronize and support numerous local fraternal lodges such as the Anderson Loyal Order of Moose #509 , and was also active in the VFW Flag program in Anderson, CA.
George never grew out of his boyish love of gadgets. If it caught his eye, watch out! He ended up flying Ultralights in the 1980's, and always offered friends and family rides in the Hovercraft that he acquired later on.
Another pastime he enjoyed was fishing. After he conquered all the local streams and lakes , he took up the hobby of solitaire on the computer. I am not sure if he ever won that battle !
George also carried on a time honored tradition that seems to have fallen by the wayside in this age of computers ...the joke! In this age of so much communication being emailed, he still found the time to tell the latest one in person.
And of course, George loved to have a good time. Once he was off the clock at work, he loved to celebrate life with a drink , surrounded by his friends or family.
See you for a cocktail in Heaven....
Love,
Fred & Deanna Metcalfe
October 2, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Morrison
October 1, 2010
Sandy,
Sue and I are so sorry to hear of George passing. You are in our prayers.
Mike and Sue Morrison
October 1, 2010
Sandy,
I am so sorry about your loss. If you need anything at all call me at any time. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love, your cousin Colleen
Ken & Mary Vande Vooren
September 30, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
September 30, 2010
Sandy - May you feel some comfort in knowing that you have many, many friends that can and will help you get through this difficult time. We're here. Just call. Love, Sandi and Dan Elsemore
Judy Bland
September 29, 2010
Sandy and Family,was definitely caught off guard upon hearing of Georges death We will all miss his humor and his Did I tell ya the one about!
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to each and every one of you
September 29, 2010
Sandy So sorry to hear of your loss. I liked George a lot and it's been several years since I've seen you both. Your in our thoughts. Call if we can do any thing. George & Gale Clarke Redding Ca.
Dolores Cooper
September 29, 2010
Sandy and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father,
my prayers are with you.
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