RUSSELL, Herbert Henry Clark - January 16, 2012
September 20, 1918 - January 16, 2012
Herb passed away after a courageous fight with Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Irene (nee Heggie) and five children, Hebb (Eleanor Moan, Shanna and Hebb Andrew), Kent (Lorna Nicolson, Kelly and Jory), Lee (Jan Soane, Christa, Jaye and Laura), Jan (Michael Hart, Jessica and Joel), and Dave (Kim Rudge).

Herb flew in the RCAF from 1940 until 1944, then joined TCA/Air Canada where he enjoyed a fine and rewarding career until his retirement in 1978. With the onset of dementia, Irene provided loving support and care until his admission to a care facility.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Yaletown House, specifically to the Care Aides, LPN's and RN's who provided Herb not only with much care and attention, but love and affection. We are thankful as a family for God's faithfulness and grace with our parents through their years together and leave you with Irene's prayer for Herb whenever he went away flying. "May the Lord watch between me and thee while we're absent, one from the other."

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Clean Sock and Foot Care Programs, First United Church, 320 E. Hastings, Vancouver, V6A 1P4. A memorial service will be held at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church, 2733 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver, on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 2 pm.