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1950
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2011
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RUSSELL WAITE Obituary
He was born June 9, 1950 in Burlington to Raymond and Beverly Waite.
He was a lifelong Skagit Valley resident and graduated from Burlington-Edison High School where he made many friends, he kept in contact with over the years.
For the past ten years he worked at Wal-Mart in Mount Vernon, first in the sporting goods department, and then moving to door greeter, where he had the chance to help, and chat, with many different people. Prior to working at Wal-Mart he was employed by Riverside Lanes in Mount Vernon for thirteen years, where he had opportunity to do what he loved most in life, bowl.
He is survived by his mother, Beverly; son Shadrick and wife Sarah; granddaughter Miranda; daughter, Shawn Parris and husband Darrell; granddaughter, Kelsy Parris; great granddaughter, Chaywinn Parris; longtime companion, Karen Wilson; her daughter, Becky, and grandchildren, Andrew, Wyatt, and Hannah.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Waite; and brother, Timothy Waite.
We would like to thank Drs. Pforte and assistant Holly, Jafari, and Wakelin. A very special thank you to the staff at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley, Sedro-Woolley, your understanding and kindness was very appreciated during this difficult time.
A celebration of life will take place at The Lodge next to Post Office in Clear Lake on Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., food will be provided.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.
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Memories and Condolences
for RUSSELL WAITE
Linda Bruce
May 1, 2011
My deepest condolences from a BEHS classmate.
Susan Stanek
April 22, 2011
Oh Bev my prayers are with you I'm so sorry to hear about Russell His smile will be missed
Corky Bluhm
April 21, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss. Russ will be missed greatly.
Mairi Campbell
April 21, 2011
I'll miss seeing you and being able to visit with you as I'm coming into shop or heading back home. We had many a great laugh especially at the old store in the Sporting Goods Dept.
A Celtic Blessing:
May you go forth under the strength of heaven, under the light of sun, under the radiance of moon;
May you go forth with the splendor of fire, with the speed of lightning, with the swiftness of wind;
May you go forth supported by the depth of sea, by the stability of earth, by the firmness of rock;
May you be surrounded and encircled, with the protection of the nine elements.
You will be missed by many my dear friend.
Mairi Campbell
April 21, 2011
We shall meet, but we shall miss him,
There will be the vacant chair,
But though weno more posess him,
Still our hearts his memory bear.
But a while ago we gathered,
Friendship beaming in each eye,
Now the golden cord is severed,
He has passed to realms on high.
As a good friend, old neighbor and just the person to cheer anyone up- that's Russ. The smiles from the kids at Special Olympics and the hoops and hollers they made with hive fives were his specialty at the bowling alley. His hugs and high fives will be missed. God speed, I have great memories that I will cherish. Sue Gregg, Mount Vernon,WA
David & Rhonda Taplin
April 20, 2011
Our sincere sympathies. We had many laughs with Russ at Riverside Lanes.
roger billings
April 20, 2011
russ will be missed by many but none more than my family with his smile and funny humor that will be the russ we remember
Troy Lang
April 20, 2011
I'm gonna miss you Russ,you were always very nice to me and my family. You will be in my prayers.
Bonnie Cleveland
April 20, 2011
We will miss Russ and his smiling face at Walmart. He was a nice and caring man. Karen I am so sorry to hear about this, it seems like I just saw him yesterday greeting us. I will keep you in my prayers.
God Bless,
Bonnie and Dean Cleveland
April 20, 2011
Russell so enjoyed his employment with Wal Mart. His welcoming smile was always present to those entering the store. My sincere sympathy to his family during this difficult time of loss.
Karen Halgren
Christina Armstrong-Phillips
April 20, 2011
I went all through school with Russ (And Tim as well) He & Tim were always very caring, respectful and protective of me throughout the years. He will be remembered always for this & his smile. My Sincere sympathy to you all.
Steve Louden
April 19, 2011
Russ will be missed at the door each day as I enter work at WalMart. God bless you and comfort you in this time.
Gary Wallace
April 19, 2011
Sincere Condolences
from BEHS classmates, Gary and Charlotte Wallace
April 19, 2011
Please accept our deepest sympathy to the family.Rex an Martha Ward
Kim Struthers
April 19, 2011
Bev my heart goes out to you at this time. I will miss seeing Russ at WalMart and the big smile he had for everyone that entered the door. Many prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ruthann Simpson
April 19, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed. My blessings to your family.
Tammi
April 19, 2011
Russell always had a smile that would brighten anyones day...My deepest sympathies to his family.
Russ Hodgin Kelly Marler
April 19, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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