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Barrows, Russel

February 17, 2024

Date of Service: February 24, 2024

RUSSEL “RUSS” FLOYD BARROWS, of Calgary, formerly of Coutts, AB, beloved husband of the late Rose Darlene Barrows, passed away peacefully from natural causes, with family by his side at Cambridge Manor in Calgary, on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the age of 92 years.

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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Condolences to all of the family. Russ was a big teddy bear, with a heart for God. Some of my fondest memories are of meeting Russ and Rose. Hugs and prayers.

Krista (Kirstein) Aasman, February 25, 2024

Sorry for your loss…

Andre Beyer, February 24, 2024

Our sincere condolences to Russel’s loved ones. Russ will be remembered as a good person by many.

Bill and Phyllis Fantazir , February 22, 2024

Sending love to you, Shelley and family, for this great loss. We feel honored to have known your dad and treasure the nice talks and memories we have. Big hugs! xx

Manna and James Middleton , February 22, 2024

Russ will truly be remembered as a good man by many. Our sincere condolences to his loved ones. With Sympathy The Fantazir Family

phyllis fantazir, February 22, 2024

Thinking of you all in the passing of your beloved dad, grandpa and great grandpa.

Dianne Culler Mandel, February 21, 2024