1941 – 2017

Walter Russell Dobell continued his journey surrounded by family April 29, 2017, at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice, Kamloops, BC.

Russ was born in Edmonton September 28, 1941, he moved with his family to Courtenay at an early age and had many fond memories of the Island Community. Predeceased by his parents Lester and Lita Dobell, sister Pat, brother-in-law Robert McDonald and niece Heather. His contagious sense of humour and supportive manner will be sorely missed by Fran, his loving wife of 43 years and the family he embraced as his own. Survived also by his stepbrother Dave Dobell (Barb) and family, his nieces Lita and Erika McDonald.

A long-time employee of B.C. Tel (Telus), Russ enjoyed a varied career in Engineering at Kamloops, Vancouver, Prince George and prior to retirement, at the Education Center in Burnaby. The highlight of his career was his involvement with contracts in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia) and South East Asia. After retirement Russ continued his telephone experience with contract positions in the U.S. and Canada.

A life-long learner, he enjoyed various endeavors, pilot, power boating, storm chasing, water colour paintings and skillfully crafted Model Ships. His spirit of adventure took him travelling in their 5th wheel and motorhome with Fran, throughout the U.S. and Eastern Seaboard.

With his health failing, Russ spent the last year at Chartwell Retirement Residence in North Kamloops. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the exceptional Staff and Volunteers at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice, for their loving care to Russ and his family. No Service by request.

Softly the leaves of memory fall,

Gently I gather them and treasure them all

Unseen, unheard, you are always near,

so loved, so missed, so very dear.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2017-04-29
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.