Gertrude Mary Albee Russell

Born: September 23, 1924 in Granite Falls, WA

Passed away peacefully @ home: January 28, 2011

Proceeded in death by:

Parents—Gertrude {Buck} & Jesse Albee,

7 Brothers—Albert, George, Jesse, Ray, Vern, Warren & Wayne,

1 Sister—Ellen Gans.

Survived by:

Husband—Clarence A. Russell

2 Sons—Jim {Jan} (Arizona) & Jerry (Moxee)

1 Daughter—Melody {Jerry} Breding (Yakima)

12 Grandchildren:

4—Jim’s: Jeff, Cheri LoDuca, Ben & Rich.

4—Jerry’s: Andy, Chris, Ken & Jennifer DeLeon.

4—Melody’s: Eric, Jason, Kassi & Jarrid.

Also Numerous Great Grandchildren.

She met her future husband at a Tampico hop field & fell in love at first sight.

She married Clarence February 2, 1947 in Orville, CA.

After she got married, she picked olives, cherries, apples and worked in a jacket factory in Moxee, she also worked for Libby’s sorting pears as well as being a housewife.

She loved to go fishing, picking huckleberries; she also loved to go recycling with her sister-in-law Bertha.

When asked what was the most import thing that had happened in her life, she said: HAVING A GOOD FAMILY.

There will be a Celebration of her life with memories shared by all, Saturday February 5th, 2011, from 2:00 pm to 6:30 . Residence in Moxee.

Please CALL (509)-307-9054 for DIRECTIONS.