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Russell Travis Obituary
Dr. Russell Burton Travis passed away September 16, 2012 at his residence. He earned his Ph.D. in geology from the University of California, Berkeley and was subsequently employed by Exxon Oil Company and Petro Peru. Dr. Travis was very athletic as a young man when he played football, rugby, and basketball. His family remembers him as one who was very patient, kind, fair, humble, unassuming, loyal, brilliant, and with a tremendous sense of humor. One of his hobbies was studying and photographing birds. He was in the process of writing a book about the history of Forestville, CA, the city where he lived as a young man.
Survivors include his loving wife, Dalia; his son, Russell Travis; five daughters: Ellen Blue; Marilyn (Roger) Llamas; Julie (Carlos) Saracco; Chinkie (David) Helton; and Heidi Travis; and sister, Jacky Travis; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. A memorial service will be conducted at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, Thursday, September 20 at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Mike Gibson, First Church of Christ, Scientist, will officiate.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at fcfhs.com.
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Robert Russell
May 19, 2013
I'm so sorry to learn of Russells passing. He is a cousin to me and I met Russell a few times in my early youth at Pearl and Burt's home in Forestville. My folks are Harvey and Buryl Russell. Was Russell able to finish his history of the Forestville area? If he did is there a copy available? Once again my condolences of Russells passing. I only heard good things about him from those who knew him. Robert Russell
Ed and Jo MacDonald
September 27, 2012
A fine man and a great family. Always so generous. Sorry we were out of town.
September 20, 2012
Chinkie, my sincerest condolences for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melanie & Steve Skaggs
September 20, 2012
A light went out for each of you with your loss. Please know my prayers are with you and take comfort in your many memories shared with one another.
Charlie and Ronnie Winters
September 20, 2012
Very sorry to hear of your family's loss.
Pam Roberts
September 20, 2012
Chinkie,
I am so sorry to read this today. My prayers are with you and your family today. I hope you have many wonderful memories that will bring you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. Love to you all.
Bella Fontaine
September 20, 2012
My heart goes out to the Travis family. You are a tremendous family and Mr. Travis was an intricate part of it.
Wanda Taylor
September 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you in this difficult time. May God bring you the peace that comes from the knowledge that he continues to live just out of sight.
Julieta Figueroa
September 19, 2012
Enciendo una velita por el tío Russ.
Angie Buck
September 19, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts in the days ahead.
Helen Harris
September 19, 2012
Wonderful Family
Cathy Ingram
September 19, 2012
Russell & Family, Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you for the loss of your dear father. May your happy memories comfort you and help to lessen the hurt as time passes. Sincerely, Gene & Cathy Ingram
Gayle Church
September 19, 2012
To Rus and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and take comfort in you wonderful memories.
Leslie Bryant
September 19, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss...thinking of you all at this time!
David Jarvis
September 19, 2012
Uncle Russell was a wonderful man and will be missed.
May God Bless each of you during this time. David and Kay Jarvis
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