Ruby E Russell

Ruby Erlene Hammer O. Russell, born August 1, 1921 in Sarcoxie, MO, passed away on July 30, 2011 in Everett, WA. Ruby graduated from Corona High School in Corona, CA. On March 17, 1946 she married LeRoy Russell in Las Vegas, NV. Ruby enjoyed cooking for large family gatherings, gardening, sewing, embroidery, crocheting, and spending time with her loving family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Ruby is survived by her sons Richard Russell (Paulette) and Howard Russell of Eugene, OR, daughter Linda Lundquist (Randy) of Bothell, WA, niece Dorothy White (Ray) of Riverside, CA, nephew Charles Davis (Jackie) of CA, 20 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Buelah Hammer, sister Hazel Davis, husbands James L. Olmsted in 1945 and and LeRoy R. Russell in 2009, sons Kenneth L. Russell and Allen T. Russell, and grandson Kenneth M. Russell. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 10am at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, 1615 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Arrangements entrusted to Purdy & Walters with Cassidy, Everett, 425-252-2191.