Russell W. Rudesill
May 13, 1959 - July 01, 2019
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Russell W. Rudesill
May 13, 1959 - July 01, 2019
Obituary
Russ was born on May 13, 1959 in Pomona, CA to Oren and Alice Rudesill. He was married to the love of his life, Sandy Strandt, in 2007 in Bellingham and they spent many wonderful years together.
Russ had a zest for life which drew others to him. He funny, loving, committed, honest, creative, and generous. He had a compassion for everyone and everything around him. We will miss his smile, laughter, and love. Some of his hobbies included photography and working with metal. He worked in the IT department at the Nooksack Northwood Casino.
He is predeceased in death by his parents, Oren and Alice; and his in-laws, Loren and Grace Strandt.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Sandy; sister, Darliene (Derk) Dekker; brother, Chuck Rudesill; daughter, Heidi Rudesill; son, Dan Rudesill; daughter, Becky Rudesill; step-daughters, Tina (Britt) Lukes and Jennifer (Randy) Gray; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Russ will be laid to rest on Mon, July 22nd, at 12:00PM at Greenacres Memorial Park (5700 NW Dr. Ferndale) followed by a celebration of life at the family home.
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: July 22, 2019 (12:00 PM)
- Venue: Greenacres Memorial Park
- Location: 5700 Northwest Dr Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
6 responses to Russell W. Rudesill
Bill and Linda Loomis says:
July 1, 2019
Sweet Sister, we are so glad God brought you and Russ together. You recognized a spark in each other and chose each other. You were blessed with a love not everyone finds. We are so sorry for your loss.
Bec says:
July 1, 2019
I have held my time with you, very close in my heart. I learned so much from you. All this, I never sharded so know it now with much love and admiration.
Sandy, my heart aches
for your loss
Debra Hallmark says:
July 1, 2019
Oh Sandy,
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to make it better. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Ashtin scott says:
July 1, 2019
Even tho we never met you are forever in my heart cousin rest easy
Willow says:
July 1, 2019
You took me in the it’s open arms and treated as if I have always been your kid with out batting an eye. You are greatly loved and will be dearly missed. I only wish I could of gotten to know you better and longer. Keep things interesting in the summer lands till I join you. Then we can show them how to really party