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David graduated Sedro-Woolley High School in 1978, then was a Rotary Exchange Student in France for a year. He attended the University of Washington, receiving Bachelor's Degrees in Political Science in 1983 and French in 1984. Then he received his Law Degree from Columbia Law School, New York in 1987. David worked as a Litigation Lawyer and was a Partner with Keller Rohrback Law Offices in Seattle, WA.
David enjoyed bike riding, fly fishing, the Seahawks and Mariners, a wide variety of music, discovering good food and especially spending time with his daughter, Ava.
David is survived by his daughter, Ava Russell; siblings, Renee (Mike) Swanson, Cheri Russell, Stacey Olsen and Wade (Kara) Russell; former wife, Janelle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Graveside Inurnment will be held at a later date at Hamilton Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his parents. Share your memories of David and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com.
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Duane Hendrix
March 9, 2025
RIP, Dave remember the fun times we had together at the UW. You were my dorm roommate at Terry Hall #413 in 1979-80. We ran into each other a few times over the years in downtown Seattle when I was at the Columbia Tower and working the mean streets of Seattle. Called you in early 2017 right after I retired from SPD to arrange lunch but somehow our schedules never meshed. I went to look you up last year to get that lunch you promised me and was devastated to see that you went to our lord in 22. I was so upset to hear this news. You were always a stand up friend and I really respected your work ethic while I was off to parties in spite of you wisely urging me to focus on school and study time, hah! We did have our share of laughs and shenanigans though which I´ll never forget. God bless you and your family my friend. I´m sure you are missed tremendously as it appears you touched so many in your personal and professional life. Duane Hendrix
Mark Thomson
November 15, 2024
I think about you often, David. I wish yo were here to go fishing. Rest easy, buddy.
Mark
November 14, 2023
Ah David, dang it. You are burned in my memory stand in the bow of the other David´s 16-foot ranger boat on a brilliantly sunny day catching sea-run cutthroat trout in a fly, smiling like a 10-year old as you told us stories of fishing the Skagit in your youth, and all was well with the world that day.
Diana Babnick Hanson
December 5, 2022
I worked with David many years ago at KR and he was such a nice guy, his loss will be felt by all. Prayers for his family.
Rick Breneman
December 4, 2022
I worked with David for over twenty years at Keller, and remember him as a good man. He invited some staff over after some event, and he asked my advice concerning which Ramones album he should have in his music collection.
RoxAnn
November 23, 2022
Will miss him saying good morning and hearing about his lovely daughter Ava. So many good memories over the years - will miss him.....prayers for Ava and Janelle.
Jared South
November 23, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Barré family
November 23, 2022
We are very sad to learn Dave is gone. He has been a great brother and son for his French family in Villeneuve. For our kids, he was "l'indien". He belongs to a great part of our lives.
Sympathy to Ava and all the family.
Dominique, Philippe, Isabelle, Véronique, Pascal, Marie-Pierre and our children
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