William (Bill) Russell of Wellington, CO passed on December 15th. He battled stage 4 cancer for over 3 years. He had retired from working for the U.S. Post Office for over 32 years in January of this year. Bill was born on July 11, 1950 to William Stanley Russell and Lucille (Frederick) Russell in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating Park Hill high school in Park Hill, Missouri, Bill attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Bill played his trombone as a guest appearance with the Kansas City Philharmonic. He also composed and recorded his own album of original music. Bill was a member of Foothills Assembly of God where he served 3 terms as a deacon and taught adult classes. Bill served as Vice President, branch Secretary , Newsletter Editor and Trustee at various terms during his membership of NALC letter carriers. Bill loved various Italian foods, steak and tacos. He is survived by his wife Sandra of 39years, son Andrew Russell of Fort Collins, daughter Joanna Russell Hagg of Tampa, FL, sisters Sharon Russell Ward of Purdon Texas, Linda Russell Denton of Kansas City, Mo, brother John Edward Russell and three grandchildren Co...[more]
Hagg, Talia Hagg and Gage Hagg. Funeral services will be held at Foothills Assembly 305 W. Swallow, Ft. Collins at 7pm Thursday December 21st.
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