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RUSSELL JAMES WHITNEY ~ Class of 1980
January 17, 1962 - June 11, 2005

The following from the Einan's website:
Russell James Whitney, 43, of Kennewick, died Saturday, June 11, 2005 at Sacred Heart
Hospital in Spokane, WA. He was born January 17, 1962 in Prosser, WA and has lived in
the Tri-Cities most of his life. 

Russ graduated from Richland High School in 1980 and worked in construction for over 20
years. He was a member of the Sheetmetal Workers Union and was a skilled iron worker,
welder and fabricator. His work consisted of the construction of many of the large
steel buildings that are a now part of our community. We will think of him whenever we
see these structures that were so proudly touched by his hands.

Russ was a devoted father, and his children were always his highest priority. He always
had a light attitude and a great sense of humor. He enjoyed tinkering with just about
anything. He was generous, always looking to help others whenever in need. He will be
greatly missed by all who knew him. 

Russ is survived by his daughter Marie 21, son Brandon 19; brothers Thomas and Wallace
('70) of Kennewick, and Gerald ('72) and Edward ('79) of West Richland; sister, Karen
Whitney Davis ('76) of Richland; and father, LeeRoy of West Richland. Russ was preceded
in death by his mother Willo of West Richland, and his brother Ron of Auburn
Washington.

Memorial services will be held at 11am Saturday, June 18, 2005 at Einan’s Funeral Home
in Richland.

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The following from Russell's sister, Karen ('76):

Funeral notice for my brother Russell J. Whitney ('80) died on Saturday, June 11, 2005.

Russell was a kind and loving man, a talented artist, a dedicated friend and fighter to
the end. He died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane surrounded by his brothers Gerry
Whitney ('72), Ed Whitney ('79), and his only sister Karen Whitney Davis ('76), and
her husband Gary Davis ('77). He had an auto-immune disease that deteriorated 90% his
heart. On May 10, 2005 he had a DeBakey heart device implanted with faith that he would
heal, and in time, receive a new heart from a donor. 

He loved his children more than words can say. Marie and Brandon Whitney. His daughter
Marie Whitney (2002), joined the army reserve and has just recently returned from duty
in Iraq. 

Funeral service: Saturday, June 18th, 2005 11:00 AM Einan's Funeral Home.