Joanne Fairchild Russell Obituary (1939 - 2010)

JoAnne Fairchild Russell JoAnne passed away peacefully on May 29, 2010 surrounded by family on May 29, 2010. She will be greatly missed by family and friends and forever remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Her cherished husband Larry Lynn Russell preceded her in death as well as her parents - James Fairchild & LaVera Bell Fairchild, and three brothers - Omar Fairchild, Boyd Fairchild and Jim Fairchild. She leaves behind five children - Robin Russell, Keely (Lynn) Adams, Alan (Lovia) Larkin, Richard Larkin and Chad Russell; six grandchildren - Nicole Adams, Brady Adams, Larry J. Larkin, Kody Russell, Alan Larkin and Remington Russell; and two great-grandsons - Garret Musgrove and Gavin Musgrove. Included in the extended family are many nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, also long time friends and neighbors Keith & Dorothy Wheelwright and family all of who will miss her deeply. JoAnne graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1957. She married Steve Larkin in 1960. They were later divorced. She married Larry Lynn Russell in 1969, she was widowed after 34 years of marriage and not one day passed that she did not long to see him again. JoAnne worked for IRS until her retirement. She enjoyed family gatherings, tole painting, crocheting and golf. Recently she had enjoyed the past seasons of American Idol and Dancing with the Stars. We will miss her sweet smile. Visitation will be from 10:30 - 11:30 am on Saturday June 5, 2010 at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah, with a graveside funeral to follow at 12:00 PM at Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch where she will be laid to rest next to her Loving Husband. The family would like to thank Dr. Chris Anderson and the nurses who cared for her, Jennifer on the third floor, Sherry and Elizabeth in ICU for their excellent care and concern. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 June 5, 2010 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CemeteryMemorial Gardens of the Wasatch 1718 Combe Rd Ogden, UT 84403 June 5, 2010 12:00 PM ServiceGraveside , June 5, 2010 12:00 PM