Susan D. Russell, 68

Susan D. Russell passed away peacefully March 21, 2012. She was born Feb. 1, 1944, in Bellingham, Wash.

She graduated from Cheney High School in 1962. Susan was a lifelong resident of the Coeur d’Alene/Spokane area. She worked many years at The Coeur d’Alene Resort and in recent years at Metal Sales.

Susan was always there for her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her giving spirit, kind heart and thoughtfulness. Her motto was to enjoy every moment and live life to its fullest, as life is too short. Her favorite things were traveling, spending time with her family and especially her granddaughters.

She is survived by her three children, Shelley Kong, Brent Byquist (Tracy) and Kurt Byquist (Jennifer); five granddaughters, Tasha, Tehani and Tiana Kong, and Paige and Anna Byquist; brothers, Vernon, Sherman and Alan Russell; and her companion, Ron Leonard.

Her service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Chattaroy Community Church, 3711 East Chattaroy Road, Chattaroy, Wash.