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1963 - 2019

Jennifer Russell

1963 - 2019

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BORN

1963

DIED

2019

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San Francisco State University San Domenico School University of California San Francisco

Jennifer Russell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 28, 2019.

Jennifer Russell Died on April 16, 2019 in the presence of her loving family. She was born in San Francisco in 1963 to Patricia A. Blanchard and Warren M. Russell, M.D. She resided in Marin County until graduating from San Domenico School. She attended UCSB and S.F. State U. where she earned her BA in Sociology in 1990. A gifted artist and musician, Jennifer placed in numerous piano competitions and at ten years of age, won a statewide competition in piano composition. Jennifer worked through her school years and until 1998. In 2001 she received a double-lung transplant at UCSF. Despite a lifetime of health challenges she displayed courage, determination, strength and humor. Jennifer is survived by her two sisters, Michelyn French (Walter) and her children Camille and Sander of Marin, Rev. Richelle Russell (Dr. Paula) of Rhode Island, her mother Patricia Russell of Santa Rosa, her father Warren Russell, M.D. (Irene) of Tiburon and his son and Jennifer's brother Jacques Russell of San Francisco. Jennifer was a member of the Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Santa Rosa. A memorial contribution may be made to Earth-justice of SF or St. Joseph Health Memorial Hospice. A private graveside service will be held in Marin.

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Annette Pont- Gwire PhD

January 27, 2024

I only now learned about this sad loss of Jennifer; although this news reminds me how time is timeless. My memories of Jennifer remain and are as clear as at the time we spent together. Her wonderful positive spirit and her patience as she awaited her new lungs are an inspiration to all who knew her. I remember her smile, especially when we visited her in ucsf hospital after the joy of a successful transplant surgery.
A parent never completely recovers from the loss of a child, and my heart feels their loss with deepest empathy
Annette

Jennifer and Dakota

July 1, 2019

Jennifer and Barnaby

Brenda Herbst

June 20, 2019

Brenda Herbst

June 19, 2019

Jennifer, I miss you so much. I have Barnaby him and myself are leaning on each other to get through this. Barnaby and myself Love You Brenda

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Marlene

May 10, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your love one is in gods memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes.
Psalms 116:15 ~ Precious in the eyes of God Is the death of his loyal ones.

April 30, 2019

Hi Warren,
I just read Judith's Tuesday Rotary Announcements and learned about the death of your daughter Jennifer.
Please accept my MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES!
Your frequent report about her activities, in spite of her state of health, were always INSPIRATIONAL for me and
surely for the other Members of our Rotary Club.
In situations such as these I really don't know what to say that can possibly make you feel better.
For me, based on what she overcame on a daily basis to make a 'meaningful life' for herself and her family will always serve as an inspiration.
I am sure that many others feel the same, so in a way, she will always be with you, your family and all the people whom she inspired!

Once again-My Most Sincere Condolences !

Best Regards to You and Irene,
George Landau

Jennifer and Barnaby

Laura Gonzalez

April 28, 2019

Carla

April 26, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Camila

April 25, 2019

Please accept my deepest condolences to Mrs. Russell's family and friends during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the words found at John 11:24, 25,a promise of seeing your loved one again.

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