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Melva Russell Obituary
Melva was born November 10, 1924 in Westwood, CA. She was raised in Westwood and after graduating from high school in 1942 moved to Sacramento where she met the love of her life, Vernon Russell. They both loved music and spent almost every weekend dancing to all the big bands. They were married on January 26, 1943 and shared 67 years together before he passed away earlier this year. They moved to Anderson, CA. in 1952 where they raised their family.
A devoted wife and mother, Melva enjoyed hunting and fishing with her family. There were many camping trips over the years. She spent her career working for the US Forrest Service and retired in 1986.
Melva is preceded in death by her husband Vernon, her parents, Aubrey and Alvina Staten, her sister Sharon Abersold and her son-in-law Don Delgado.
She is survived by her three daughters; Carol Duncan and her husband Robert of Portland, OR, Pam Russell and Bruce Watkins of Redding, CA. and Sherrie Delgado of Turlock, CA. Her four grandchildren; Dawn Barni and her husband Dino, Gina Grecian, Mike Delgado, Angela Delgado and her husband Troy. She will be missed by all, especially her great grandchildren, Cody, Ethan, Mariah, Makel, Aria, and Kaeden.
There will be a service at Lawncrest Memorial Chapel on October 16th at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Melva's honor to Alzheimer Research.
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October 16, 2010
Carol, Pam and Sherrie.My thoughts are with you and your family. I also lost my mom recently and it is a hard time of life. I remember a slumber party or two also at your house.Your parents were nice people. Oh by the way we were from Westwood also. Will be thinking of you. Sharlott (Robinson) Barnes
October 15, 2010
Carol, Pam and Sherrie. Your parents were wonderful people. I had first hand knowledge from the slumber parties I attended there. The loss of a parent is always hard, especially when they are as special as yours were. You have my sympathy on your loss.
Jean McDonald Littleton and Ray Littleton
October 15, 2010
Your family must know how special these WESTWOOD citizens are!
Born in Westwood in 1941, I am sure my family and yours were most
intertwined in this tight knit community. In sympathy, Charles Cowan..
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