NEIL RUSSELL

NEIL RUSSELL

1939 – 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Everett “Neil” Russell on November 13, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Neil passed away in his home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joanne, his daughters, Lisa Jo Russell (Dustin Greggor), Kerri Russell (Vern Sept) and Carmi Sinclair (Adam Sinclair); his Grandchildren Morgan Hogan (Nick), Katelynn Findlater (Taran), Derek Waters (Syl), Jaydon Russell, Robin Russell (Rachel), Devan Russell and Colin Waters (Ashley); Great Grandchildren Olivia Hogan, Novaleigh Findlater and Ezra Waters. Neil was predeceased by his parents Bernard Lynn Russell and Thelma Elizabeth Russell, his brother Cyril Derek Russell, his sister Betty Elizabeth Morrison and Great Granddaughters Emmie-Lynn Findlater and Kaiyzen Elenora Findlater.

Neil was born in lnnisfail on August 24, 1939, and spent his early years in Vancouver and returned to lnnisfail after the war. He moved to Edmonton where he completed high school and attended the University of Alberta. He spent time working as a lifeguard in Fort Saskatchewan and loved teaching his daughters to swim. He moved to Medicine Hat in 1967, to teach for Medicine Hat College. He met his future wife at the Park Lane Motel; they were married within three months. He coached hockey for the college for many years. He volunteered with the Association for the Mentally Handicapped and was on the Board of Directors for Ponoka Hospital. He became active in the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners, participating in the band and mobile units in parades throughout southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. After retirement, he became an avid golfer, going out daily with his group of friends. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids, lining up the boys for their “buzz cuts” in the back yard. He loved to spend time outdoors and had a meticulous yard. He and his wife loved to travel.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends especially Al Boyko. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2