Russell William CHOW

CHOW, Russell William
June 4, 1945 - November 20, 2014
With sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Russell William Chow. He was born in Vulcan, Alberta where he spent his childhood swimming and skating, hunting with his father and brother, and playing Little League Baseball. In 1958, the family relocated to Lomond, Alberta, where he completed high school. Russell attended the University of Calgary, where he met his wife Linda. During his university years summer jobs included delivering Chinese take-out at Linda Mae's and supervising life-guards at City of Calgary pools. After graduating from university, he taught for 30 years with the Calgary Board of Education. Family was an important part of Russell's life. Countless hours were spent on competitive badminton trips, skiing vacations and summers in the Shuswap. Russell enjoyed participating in activities himself including fly fishing, hunting, running and Benny Hill badminton. During his retirement years he took pleasure in travelling with Linda, lunching with friends, bargain hunting and continuing his outdoor pursuits. Russell is survived by Linda, his wife of 43 years, children Kimberly (Sam) and Christopher (Elaine); grandchildren Harrison, Thomas, Clara and Charlotte; siblings Valeen (D'Arcy) and Joy (Franz), niece Annemarie, nephews Michael and Erich, and members of the Suey family. Russell was predeceased by his parents, Kae and Frank Chow, and his brother, Don. A Celebration of Life for Russell will be held December 10, 2014 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Calgary Winter Club, 4611-14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alberta Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI), 3412 Spruce Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta or a charity of your choice.