Thomas Edward Russell

Tom was born on September 1, 1949, in Washington D.C. to John C. and Louise (Burchfield) Russell. He attended parochial grade schools in the Kansas City area and graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1967. He briefly attended the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.

Tom cherished his family, and was a great brother to his siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Surviving family members are his sister, Patricia (Russell) Holst of Flagstaff, Arizona, and brothers James Russell of Billings, Montana; John Russell, Jr. of Bozeman, Montana; and Joseph Russell of Burnsville, Minnesota, as well as several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame ... incline your ear to me, make haste to deliver me! Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety… Into Your hands I commend my spirit ... I will rejoice and be glad of your kindness, when you have seen my affliction and watched over me in my distress….

No services are planned in Missouri. Memorials in Tom’s name may be given to the charity of one’s choice.