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Howland "Howdy" Shaw Russell was born on February 27, 1933 as the third child of Carpinteria Rancher Henry Sturgis Russell and Carolyn Towle Russell in Santa Barbara, California. Howdy attended Cate School in Carpinteria, California 1947-1950. He also graduated from Dartmouth College in 1954. Howdy was a grateful servant of the US Air Force for 30 years as a decorated combat fighter pilot and well-respected U.S. Defense Attaché (Brussels, Belgium and Ottawa, Ontario). In Ottawa, Howdy was a leader with a servant heart. He was an active, contributing member of the Brittania Yacht Club. He was also very active in Al-Anon. There will be a celebration for Howdy on Friday, March 6, from 1-4 p.m. at the Brittania Yacht Club, 2777 Cassels Street, Ottawa, ON K2B 6N6. His wishes were to be Interred at the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Survivors include brother Harry Russell (Patty) of Green Valley, AZ and Sullivan, ME; sister Susan Russell of Cave Creek, AZ; daughter Lynn Kindler (David) of Austin, TX; sons, Howdy Russell (Teresa) of Jacksonville, FL, Hamilton Russell (Lyndy) of Austin, TX; three grandchildren, Heather (Eric) Vollman, Haley Russell and Howdy Russell of Jacksonville, FL; as well as four great-grandchildren all of Jacksonville, FL; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind many good friends in Canada including Sheila Mather Gallagher (Kirby) and his Canadian Family. Contributions in Howdy's memory may be made to either the Cate School, Carpinteria, CA or Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH.
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James McRae
February 26, 2019
Howland was extremely dedicated to the Al-Anon Family Groups and was very generous with his time for coffee and conversation.
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James McRae
May 21, 2015
I knew Howdy from my earliest days in Al-Anon, a group he championed just by his presence at meetings. He was a fine, intelligent man, an inspiration to all who knew him.
I miss him.
James McRae
Claudette Dumesnil
March 13, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family. I will remember Howdy as a gentleman
Fran Tiger
March 7, 2015
It is with great sadness that I learned of Howdy's passing. He was the epitome of "an officer and a gentleman." I enjoyed working with him at the WSO, and extend my prayers and sympathy to his family. Rest in peace, my friend.
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Catherine Jordan
March 6, 2015
Prayers and sympathy to all of Howdy's family. Howdy and I served together for 6 years at the WSO, Virgina Beach. He was a great friend and service partner. May he rest in peace.
Jack Stansbury
March 6, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go with the family and relatives of Howdy. He was my mentor, my roommate, and best of all, my friend. We had many great conversations about life in general, and about his exciting adventures as a pilot and an Attache. Flying blind in Vancouver at night. Please let me know when he will be interred in Arlington. Kippi and I would love at attend that. [email protected].
claire ricewasser
March 6, 2015
I am grateful to have known Howdy. I enjoyed his sense of humor. I can tell you that Howdy was a combination of thinker, leader, and "let's do it." He was deeply committed and definitely engaged in being of service. He reinvented himself as a volunteer when he completed one volunteer service role, it was on to the next. I am deeply saddened at his passing. He was a true gentleman.
Ann Kyer
March 6, 2015
Thanks for the great job here on earth. You defiinetly left a footprint. Always remembered,
Judedee Dregoiw
March 5, 2015
My deepest sympathies. Howdy was such a fine & gentle man. He will be greatly missed.
Judedee Wyoming
Linda Ruthven
March 5, 2015
My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Heather
March 5, 2015
Rest in peace; your smile and legacy of optimism will remain, sustain and encourage.
Joan peterson
March 5, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of a friend and mentor. He was very instrumental in my life as we served in service in our fellowship.
He will be missed
Dan James
March 5, 2015
Howdy was a good friend and mentor. He left many persons with a wealth of life skills,even tennis. Ottawa has lost a good man. Good bye my friend.
Sarah LaBonte
March 5, 2015
A part of the TCWO Tennis community has passed and is greatly missed. Our deepest condolences to Howdy's family and friends.
Jo-Anne
March 5, 2015
Howdy was instrumental in encouraging me to "lead with a servant heart". I had never met anyone quite like him! What a full and fruitful life - rest well Howdy. We've got this!
"If not you, who? If not now, when?"
Marc and Lynne Forgette
March 4, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Russell Family. Howdy was definitely one of a kind and he will be dearly missed by everyone at his second home, the Britannia Yacht Club. Rest in peace Howdy.
Marianna McVey
March 4, 2015
My sympathy is extended to the Russell family at this difficult time. I enjoyed great social times and visits with Howdy as he was a neighbour of a good friend of mine in Centerpointe. May he rest in peace.
Francine Philips
March 4, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I will miss Howdy at BYC.
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