Phil Russell

Our beloved Phil Russell was born in Seattle, Washington, July 3, 1940 and ascended to be with our Heavenly Father April 20, 2024.  A former YMCA director, banker, volunteer and active member of communities in both Florida and Michigan, Phil was loved by many.  

Phil lit up every room he entered during his eight plus decades of life.  

He was a servant of God, and he influenced many with his w

ork ethic and positive energy. Phil’s memories will live on with his wife, Isabelle; former wife, Beatrice; daughter, Hwa-Ling Russell; stepdaughter, Lynn (Peterson) Munro (Jamie); stepson Eric Peterson; and grandchildren, Alyssa, Joshua, Gavin, Vivian and Alex.  He is now reunited with his parents, Welthy and Lynn Russell; a son, Jeffrey Lynn; and brother, Greg.

A memorial service was May 18 at the Lakeside Lutheran Church in Venice, Florida.  Graveside services will be at the Waverly Cemetery at 11 a.m., with luncheon to follow at the Waverly Twp. Hall, 11133 Twin School Rd., Onaway, June 15.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Onaway, MI, American Heart Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.