Obituary: Russell T. Patrick, 85

Born May 20, 1931 in Madras, Oregon, Russell T. Patrick, 85, passed away February 5, 2017. Russ graduated from Madras High School in 1951. He married Barbara Lee Sharnbroich on November 3, 1956 at the University Presbyterian Church in Seattle.

Russ spent many years working in lumber mills in both Oregon and Alaska. After moving to Washington State in 1979 he worked 18 years both on the road and in the shop doing tire repair. After "retiring" from Les Schwab he spent 12 years working in the deli department at Top Foods. He was a member of the Lion's Club both in Wrangell, Alaska and Woodinville, Washington. He was also a member of the Elks Club in Wrangell.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara, his children Cindy Johnson (Rick), Heidi Noon (Phil), Tim Patrick (Jaynnea) and Holly Patrick. His grandchildren include Chad, Crystal, Corey, Justin, Kimberlee and Heather. He was also the great-grandpa of five, soon to be six.

Services were held at Rose Hill Church in Kirkland, Washington on February 12, 2017. In lieu of flowers make donations to Evergreen Health Hospice Care Center in Kirkland.