Melvin ''Mel'' G. Russell
June 28, 1929 - August 30, 2003
Obituary
Melvin G. “Mel” RUSSELL
Mel’s journey began June 28, 1929 in Marion County, Indiana and ended August 30, 2003. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years Dorothy. Mel had eight children Mark, Englewood, OH, Vickie, OH, Kenneth, NC, Jackie, Columbus, OH, Kelly, OH, Rob, Seattle, Harvey, Seattle, and Jim, CO; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 2 sisters Lorraine Wobbe, Springfield, OH and Maryanne Lay, Buckley, WA; 7 brothers Thomas, FL, Donald, Russell Point, OH, Patrick, Seattle, Joel, Sumner, WA, Mike, Missouri, Jerry and Jim, Seattle. He was preceded in death by two brothers Earl in 1984 and Huxley Russell in 1994; his father Huxley Russell in 1981 and his stepmother Elsie Reigelsperger Russell in 1992. Mel’s mother Mary Ball died when Mel was 2 years old. Mel served with the US Navy during WW11 and retired from Ohio Bell as a safety director in 1980 after 30 years of service. He moved to the Seattle area in 1981 where he started a small remodeling business and helped his sister Lorraine in her restaurant called the Hungry Man’s Café in West Seattle. He married Dorothy Russell and was a member of the White Center Eagles Aerie #3445. Mel had to retire once again due to poor health. Charitable contributions may go to Northwest Kidney Center of Seattle. Mel will be missed deeply by his many family and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 3, 2003 from 12:00 Noon until 8:00 PM with a funeral service on Thursday, September 4, 2003 at 10:00 AM at Bonney-Watson, Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac. Please sign the online guest register at www.bonneywatson.com.
mom, you are in my thoughts at this time in your life. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Love Ya, Jim
Dorothy & Family,
Deepest Sympathy to all of you. You are and will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
Barb & Family
Dorothy & Family,
Uncle Mel was such a wonderful man. He meant alot to Andrew when he visited. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all,
Kristy, Jeff, Andrew, Michael, Kylie & Austin Chavez
Dad,
I know your finally resting in peace. I love you so very much and I know how much you loved me too. My promise to you is to love and take care of your son and keep in touch with Dorothy should she ever need anything we will be here for her, I love her very much too! You’ll never be forgotten!
Uncle Mel is smiling from up above. He is running and jumping and feeling like a brand new man. We will miss him deeply, but we know in our hearts that he is in a happier place.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.We will always remember the time you and mel came to colorado. love John &Karen
Auntie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If I can help you in anyway please call or email. We love you!
Brian, Melody & Elizabeth
Our love and prayers are with you, Dorothy, at this time of loss. Mel was so special to me and I’ll miss him terribly. I know I’ll see him again, though.
Love, Gerald and Family
We all will miss Mel and want you all to know how much we loved him and how much we love his family. We will miss him greatly but we will always cherish the foud memories that we have about him. He was a very loving and caring man.
Hi Honey,
you made it on the internet!!!!. Rob thinks you look like John Wayne!!!!.
quit hopping around!!!. tomorrow you will get a more comfortable spot. no stops on the way./ ha ha!!!!.
that will be our last joke.
Mark will see you Wed. you better be there.
between you and me I’m always busy,
But it’s Christmas in your pocket.
Love ya. your Baby Doll.
Sis,
Love you and will keep you in my prayers.
Betty
Auntie,
Sorry for your loss. We love you. Let us know if we can help you in anyway.
Love,
Joe and John Gagliardi
Mel, You were one of the sweetest men I have ever known.I am going to miss you so much.I love ya! Kelly
What a wonderful man. I enjoyed knowing him. He is missed at Cascade Kidney Center. He would be here waiting for us when we arrived at work at 5:00 am three times a week.
As a younger brother of Mel I didn’t get the chance to know him as the older brothers. I know that he was loved by his Dad as he would tell of the stories of Jackson, Ohio and the logging that he and Dad did with Earl. I did get a chance to listen to some of the stories of the older brother Huxley as he was in deep fighting in WWII on board one of the famous ships of the war. I’m going to miss him deeply in this world, but am looking forward to the great get together that we will have on the other side. We are all going to be there at some time. I love you brother and say hi to Mom and Dad, Jesus should be able to show you their whereabouts. Love Joel
Uncle Mel was the sweetest. I regret not seeing him as often as I would of like too. I know you are with us all, I love you Uncle Mel.
Uncle Mel was the sweetest. I regret not seeing him as often as I would of like too. I know you are with us all, I love you Uncle Mel.
Mel, I’ll miss you and all of your funny little jokes and the way you had with people. You always seemed to brighten everyone’s day. Dorothy, you are also in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Dawn from Angelo’s
Dear Dolly and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Please know we are with you in spirit. We feel we were very fortunate in
being able to meet Mel in June. We found him to be the perfect host. His sense of
humor and ability to put people at ease was remarkable. It has been a privelege to have known him.
May he rest in peace with his friends in heaven.
Love,
Jim and Helen
Mel is the only one that wanted to move down here, but his health would not let him. Love, David & Ginny
Dorothy and Family, Sis,I want you to know that my prayers are with you during this sad time in your lives. May you find peace in all your memories of Mel.
All my Love, Lorrie
Mel we will always love you and I know you are with us in spirit. I will nenver forget the Grand times we had together in Missouri. I know God touched your soul.
Mel save us all seats in heaven so we can celebrate eternal life together. You are missed and loved by all of us. We will be here if you need us Dorothy. WE LOVE YOU!!!
All our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.We will all miss mel tremendously,he always had a smile for you when you needed it .May god bless and keep you all safe
all our love
The Bond Family
Dolly, I was sorry to hear about the loss of you husband.
Love,
Rusty
I am sorry to hear of the loss on the family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. If you need anything please feel free to ask.
Dana,Carolyn and Kortney Forbes