Mill Valley, California
1938 - 2022
P. Russell "Russ" KiernanJanuary 8, 1938 - November 6, 2022Russ Kiernan passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022 at age 84 after several years of worsening dementia. He is survived by his loving family: his wife of 55 years, Marilyn Kiernan; daughter Kari Kiernan; son Haywood Bowser;...
Read MoreHe had a great smile and dry humor. Some of his stories about the Dipsea were classic! Continue to Rest in Peace, Russ
Marie Ramos
November 04, 2023 | School
Loving memories of a wonderful man and real Champion ! He will be forever in our hearts and in Dipsea lore ! We are all blessed to Have known him! Always encouraging with a twinkle in his eyes!
Florianne Harp Gordon
December 16, 2022 | Friend
From my family to yours! I send our deepest sympathy for your loss. Russ will always be a towering figure. His good naturedness and good will cannot ever be forgotten. Also unforgettable was his running race breathing practice. He chugged like a freight train as he powered the stairs and hills. A true Dipsea champion and a great great man. He touched so many. Thank you Russ for all that you generously gave. You are off to that big Dipsea race in the sky that's awaits us all. Be...
Kraig Beale
November 29, 2022 | Friend
Goodbye Russ.....We played against each other in the 1951 80 lb city championship[ game at Riordan. got a chance to meet you years later at the xmas luncheons at the SF Italian athletic club. We chatted aboutCYO and high school basketball. God speed on your new journey..bob Randall
Robert Randall
November 26, 2022
Our deepest condolences to Marilyn and his family. Russ was a great guy and we're proud to have known him. RIP Marie and George Ramos
Marie Ramos
November 11, 2022 | School
