Clara Lee Edna Russell

Clara Lee Edna Russell obituary, Port Angeles, WA

Clara Lee Edna Russell

Clara Lee Edna Russell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Clara Lee Edna Russell of Sequim, Washington, passed away at Olympic Medical Center on September 10, 2025. She was 92.
Clara Lee was born September 7, 1933, in Pe Ell, Washington, to Cecil Henry and Edna Dearheart (Parsell) Russell.
Clara Lee proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. She studied art and taught art at Open Door Gallery in Monroe, Washington. An award-winning artist, many of Clara Lee's paintings still adorn the walls of several financial institutions in Monroe.
She was a quiet, loving person who enjoyed long walks, gardening and painting. She also enjoyed getting together with family and friends.
Clara Lee is survived by her sons Steve (Sherry) and Mark (Mary) Russell; grandchildren Daniel and Justin Russell and great grandchildren Clara Russell, Juniper Russell and Elva Russell.
She was preceded in death by both parents, husband Robert E. Russell and son Randall Russell.
Sequim Valley Chapel is honored to serve the family. Please visit sequimvalleychapel.com to leave treasured memories for the family-(360) 683-5242.
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