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Russel Brown Obituary
was relieved of his suffering right before midnight on December 31, 2008. He was born on May 24, 1949. His wife, Luann Brown, lost the mirror to her soul. He was her rock. His daughters, Keely Jones and Tanya Wright and his son, Jesus Gonzales, feel a tremendous loss. He loved many and even more loved him including his grandson, Oscar Wright, granddaughters Elsie Brown and Olive Jones; sons-in-law, Bob Jones and Richard Wright and brother Jim (Diane) Brown. When asked what he would most like to be remembered for he said, "That I put my family first." He wanted to stay with us all but his body was unwilling. Russ worked at the American Cancer Society for 26 years as Vice President of Corporate Services. He will also be remembered for his generosity of spirit, dry sense of humor and his "Russ-isms". Services will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, Jan. 4 at Orangewood Presbyterian Church, 7321 North 10th St, Phoenix 85020. In lieu of donations Russ "wants lots of flowers". Arrangements by Bueler Mortuary.
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Ted Bowes(man)
January 5, 2009
I owe most every opportunity & accomplishment of my career to Russ. In the 15 years I worked with or for him, his encouragement, assistance and concern for me and my whole family was priceless. Those of us who had the pleasure of getting to know the real Russ, knew his salty exterior hid an tremendously giving and affectionate heart. If the measure of a man can be tabulated by those who loved him and were loved by him, the Bowes clan of Mossyrock, WA will add nine to that number!
Luanne, we love you and are praying that the love of Christ our Saviour will bring you, Tanya and the rest of his loved ones peace and comfort as you walk this path of grief.
Karina Torres Breceda
January 5, 2009
Tanya-My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Karina Torres Breceda
Gloria Martinez
January 5, 2009
A great loss to us all who knew him. I worked with Russ for many years and he truly was a caring and generous person. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family, may God bless you and comfort you during this time of grief.
John Moehr
January 4, 2009
Sorry to hear he passed away, but now he's in heaven free from all pain and will be your and the Familes Angel. I met Russ and Luann this last summer in Pinetop, Az Thanks again Russ for letting me use your wheelbarrow, and Luann if you need anything let us know God Bless you and the Family. John and Janie Moehr
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Carolan Quenneville
January 3, 2009
"Dude"... God bless ya, God rest ya... and send comfort and strength to those here who are going to miss you so dearly. I will always remember your kindness, generosity and laughter we all shared ... especially during the time you and Luann so generously allowed me to move in to your home hospital bed and all after hip surgery. Thank you for welcoming me into the Brown 'family.'
Glenda Gonzales
January 3, 2009
May God be with you and your family. Jesus loved and admired Russ. We feel sad that Tomas and Marco were too young to get to know Russ the way that Jesus did. We miss him already.
Ellen Richardson
January 3, 2009
In memory of Russ, a very special person and a dear friend. I worked with Russ for over 20 years and I saw him care so much about employees trying to make it a better place to work. He really cared
Luann, the picture of you and Russ that you sent last a year ago Christmas is on my memory board in my kitchen and it will stay there.
I am so very very sorry. Ellen Richardson
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