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Pandora McDonald-Russell Obituary
June 19, 1961-Jan. 9, 2015
Passed away in Palm Desert, Calif. surrounded by family and friends. Pandora was a graduate of Chaffey High School and Mt. Sac College. Former owner of Escape Travel in Upland, and North Star Mortgage, Palm Desert. Pandora, was the youngest daughter of James McDonald, & Jane Wilson-McDonald.
She is survived by her husband Dennis Russell, 4 sons & one daughter. Bradly Alvarez, Travis Russell, Taylor Russell, Jarrod, & Bret Russell. Pandora was proceeded in death by her sister Brenda Patricia McDonald.She is survived by her parents and 2 brothers brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.
Charles McDonald (Kim), niece Kylin Roybal (Brian) and niece Kortni McDonald. Stanley McDonald (Brenda) nephew Jeff (Natalie), great nieces Brynnlee & Ouinn. Niece Aubri Johnson (Shaun) and niece Maddison McDonald.
Pandora loved going to her home in Huntington Beach where she could just relax and enjoy spending time with family and friends. She loved entertaining and especially sharing stories. She was a kind soul who never met a stranger. Pandora will be missed by so many who were blessed enough to have experienced her love and kindness.
Memorial service 24, Jan. 11:00 A.M. S.W. Church 77-701 Fred Waring Dr. Indian Wells Calif.
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René
August 18, 2023
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René
August 18, 2023
Listening to your Sade, miss you !!!
Ron Jensen
April 21, 2015
This news has hit me hard as I just discovered it yesterday by accident. I'm absolutely dumbfounded; beside myself.
Yesterday I started a search to find her to see if we could do some real estate business together. In the course of my search for her I discovered this site and hence, the news. I couldn't believe what I was reading.
I have a bank of fun memories of her and her family from spending endless days hanging out at their house with Stan and her. She actually introduced me to my first real girl friend.
Last time I saw her was around 2009 at her mobile home in HB. I sat with her and her friends around the fire pit, catching up and telling stories. It was clear to me that she was ambitious and enjoyed life.
Just 54 years old. I wish her family an abundance of God's grace and peace.
Steve Blue
February 10, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Doris Thomas
February 2, 2015
Pandora was a young girl when I met her. She lived next door. She was always so sweet. I am sorry that I did not know she had left us until now. My prayers for her family.
Glenda Dyball
January 25, 2015
Rest in peace Pandora.
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