Herbert H. "Herbie" Russell age 96, passed away on Friday May 29, 2015 in Kalispell due to complications from a fall at home, Herbie was born on May 6, 1919, in Saugus, Massachusetts to Charles and Jennie (Burnett) Russell.
Herbie attened school in Saugus, Mass and was raised in the New England area. Herbie entered into the Army and served his country from 1940-1945 ,he was a Staff Sargeant, and earned 2 bronze stars and served in Panama and Europe. Herbie always said: "Once a Soldier: Always a Soldier"!
In 1944 Herbie married Florence Walendowicz they were married for 67 years before her passing, Herbie was a Tool and Die Inspector and a Lobster Fisherman. Herbie was active in the community with Good Sammers, VFW, and St. Matthews Prayer Groups. His focus in life were God- Family and Country, His hobbies were all outdoor activitiess, drawing, shooting, chopping wood and helping his family and friends. He loved his granddaughter Kacey and grandson Aaron. Herbie was preceded in death by his wife Florence, his parents and a brother Charles. He is survived by his daughters Sharon (Rob) Holden of Missoula, Montana, Camille ( Ron ) Scott of Kalispell, Montana, grandchildren Kacey Scott and Aaron Gibson, a cousin Hilton Burnet and family on the East coast. Becuase of the help this great organization provided, the family suggests Memorials be made to Kalispell Regional Healthcare Palliative Care. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday June 1, 2015 at St. Matthews Catholic Church, with a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday June 2, 2015 at 12:10 p.m at St. Matthews Catholic Church.To send a note of condolence to the family please go to
www.buffalohillfh.com
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.