Russ is survived by his daughters: Deborah Kirley (Barry Wooten) of Helena, MT, Shelley (Ian) Baker of Calgary, and Cherie (Jason) Taylor of Cut Bank, MT, and daughter-in-law Sandra Barrows of Airdrie as well as 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Elaine Horgus and Beverly (Ken) McCoy, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Besides his loving wife, Rose, Russ is predeceased by his father Arthur Barrows, mother Fern Culler (née Barrows), son Wayne Barrows, brother Leonard Barrows, sister-in-law Doris Elhi, brother-in-law Lorne Horgus and nephew Ron Horgus.

Russel was a resident of Coutts, AB for most of his life, farming for many years. He was loved by his family and many friends. Russel loved to share his faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ, with others and about the miracle of healing that he had from cancer. He went on several evangelistic trips to various countries in his earlier years.

Russell was friendly and outgoing to others, whether he knew you or not. He loved to tell stories, loved family and the little ones would always light him up. Russel lived a long life with much adventure and will be missed by many. We know he is happy and well in his beautiful home in heaven.

A Viewing will be held at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main Street NW, Milk River, AB, on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10:00 A.M., with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 A.M. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Russ’ obituary on the Cornerstone website.

Following the Funeral Service, Russ will be laid to rest in the Milk River Cemetery.

For those who wish, flowers may be ordered through the Cornerstone website.

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