Robert Franklin Russell

Robert Franklin Russell, 96, of Baker City died January 3rd, 2016 at Settler's Park Assisted Living Community. No services are planned at this time. The family will have a memorial at the beach later on.

Bob was born November 28, 1919 in Washougal, Washington to Frank and Edith (Wood) Russell. He attended Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon and went on to graduate from Oregon State University with a Bachelors Degree. In March of 1943, Bob joined the U.S. Army serving in the Southern Philippines, Japan and New Guinea to list a few places. While in the military, on July 25th, 1944, he married Norma Marilyn Aaron. After he was honorably discharged in March of 1946, Bob went to work for the Federal Fish and Wildlife managing various wildlife refuges until his retirement in 1973.

Robert's favorite hobbies included fishing and hunting. He loved playing golf, exercising, and he attended the YMCA every day.

Survivors include his wife Norma Russell of Baker City, and two daughters; Susan Huddleston of Baker City and Terry Ann Underhill of Bend, Oregon as well as 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Franklin Russell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Baker County YMCA through Gray's West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.