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Russell Evans Obituary

Russell A. EVANS The sweetest guy you would ever know, Russ was born on Valentines Day 1946, cancer took him from us on May 15, 2009. Parents Alfred H. & Emilie Evans (both deceased). Till the end Russ inspired love, strength and puckish humor in everyone he encountered. Russ grew up on Queen Anne Hill, graduating from QA High School, the University of Washington and Willamette Law School. Russ leaves behind a loving family; wife Eroca, sons Nick (Kelly) and Sean, step-sons Martin Sears (Grace) and Tom Sears & step-grandsons Rex and Liam, he is also survived by brother Frank Evans (Lavonne), sister Cheryl Evans, nieces Sheila Brush, Loretta Evans, nephews Tom Brush, Frank Evans and a host of wonderful longtime friends. Please join us at a casual gathering of laughter and love on Saturday June 6th 1:00 p.m. in the social hall of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 3401 SW Myrtle St., Seattle (98126). Any thoughts or questions may be sent to Cheryl at [email protected].

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Published by The Seattle Times from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2009.

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Karen Osborn

June 7, 2009

Russ will always be remembered by those of us lucky enough to have worked with him. Each of us were touched by Russ' intelligence and sense of humor. We are lucky to have known him.

Malisa Bowen

June 2, 2009

I will miss so many things about Russ, but a few things in particular. I will miss the chuckle (you know the one, where you can't hear him laugh, you can just see his shoulders bounce). I will miss that he was our own Mr. Know It All and not in a smart alek way, but he really seemed to know it all. The fact is what I will miss most of all, is how he would truly light up anytime he spoke of his boys. His love for his sons was something that was known by all. My thoughts and prayers are with them and his entire family- All my love.

James Hennessey

June 2, 2009

I will miss his wisdom, his humor and his laughter. But most of all i will my dear Irish friend. i will miss our annual get togethers at Mick Kellys Tavern on St. Patrick's Day. Nothing like having a pint of Guinness with a good friend. Russ was that good friend.

Esco Hubbard

June 2, 2009

When I moved up here 4 years ago Russ sat me down and taught me the difference between U-DUB and Wazzo. He convinced me that i have to be a Husky fan. His sharp wit and knowledge of everything will be missed. You could ask Russ anything about anything and he could tell you who did it, why and where it started

Alan Fly

June 2, 2009

It was a pleasure to know such a great person. I worked with Russ for several years and take great pride in calling Russ my friend. He will be greatly missed.

June 2, 2009

I worked with Russ at Wachovia Dealer Services. One of my favorite things to do Monday morning after a Huskies football game was go and talk to Russ. We both loved the Dawgs and enojoyed talking about them and bad mouthing the Cougs whenever we had a chance.

He will be missed and remembered.

Anthony Mate

Michelle Parkin

June 2, 2009

Russ and his quick sense of humor will be missed terribly. He was a great person and brought out wit, laughter and fun to those he shared his time with. I consider myself lucky to have known and worked with Russ for several years. Sincere wishes of sympathy and peace to his family.

Loretta Jones

June 2, 2009

Russ was a very wonderful person and I enjoyed working with him over the years at WFS financial and Wachovia Dealer Services. My heart goes out to his family and may god bless you all. He will be greatly missed.

Jane Fraser

June 1, 2009

Dear Family of Russ Evans,
Bud Anderson told me today that Russ had passed away, and my thoughts and prayers are with you, his family at this time. I went to high school with Russ and saw him occasionally after graduation.

He was always the nicest person and I'm saddened by his passing.

Most sincerely,

Jane Whitehill Fraser

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