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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Wayne Russell
Monday, November 27, 2023
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Wayne is remembered as an excellent contractor & a "down to earth" great guy. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Roy & Terrie Helman posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Barb so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing he was such a generous man Roy and I both enjoyed working with him on the water hazzard on the golf course. Will miss our little visits at Littleloon .
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Marg&Doug Gilby donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Saturday, November 4, 2023
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Diane Kish & Stephen Hume planted a tree in memory of Wayne Russell
Friday, November 3, 2023
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Joyce Hamilton posted a condolence
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Barb, Lana, Tanya, Bart, Jarrod, Tami and all the families,
Wayne fought the good fight and at least now he is out of pain.
You all treated a special life with great love and care.
Wishing you peace at this sad time.
Take care of each other.
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Alayne posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
He was such a great guy! I like hi like my dad! Best family ever!
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Karl McDougall donated to BISSELL MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing.
He was such a generous person & affected so many lives.
Our condolences to everyone.
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Randall James White planted a tree in memory of Wayne Russell
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Wendy Whelan (Loewen) posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Wayne Russell, what a character! He was one of my first full time bosses, after I finished High School. Rans Construction moved to Lloydminster in the late '70's and I was hired to set up the Lloydminster office. They sent me to Saskatoon for training under Phyllis, the Saskatoon Office Admin and Joe Rans, the owner at the time. I learned everything that needed to be done, office wise, and with Wayne at the helm as a new branch manager, we did it.
It was after I left in 1982 that Wayne and a couple others bought out Rans Construction and started Rusway Construction. Wayne was a good guy to work for. I remember on Parade Days he would come to the office and say, "Hop in, we're going to the parade." He was a hard worker, compassionate towards his employees, and had a sense of humour that everyone enjoyed. Even till the end, whenever I saw him he would have a smile and a joke, and ask how I was doing.
Bit of a strange thing happened years later. In October of 2014, I had to go to the hospital to get results of some tests and was placed in a room with just a curtain between beds, and low and behold, on the other side of the curtain was Wayne Russell. Our Doctors both came in at roughly the same time and told us simultaneously that we each had cancer. Ugggh.
It was a struggle for both of us, for sure, but after a two year battle I was declared cancer free. I don't know all the details of Wayne's journey but I know he had different issues right till the end. While working in the hospital I would see him now and then. It didn't matter how sick he was, he always said hi and smiled. I worked with his daughter Tami at the hospital and I asked her, "So your dad is retired now, how is he doing"? And she said, "Oh he's raising cattle now". That for sure was Wayne, a hard worker and not one to sit for long.
Wayne moved to Lloydminster, raised his family here and embraced the community. He always gave back 100%. Rusway Construction supported many things in Lloydminster and helped shape the future of the booming city he was part of.
To Barb, Lana, Tanya, Bartley, Jarrod and Tami, and all of your families, I am so sorry for your loss.
He was one of the good ones...one to give it all he could till the end. He always spoke highly of all of you.
He is pain free now. RIP Wayne
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Vic and Pat Stelmaschuk lit a candle
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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D’Arcy & Arnie Harris posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2023
Russell Family - We’re very sorry for your loss.
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Fran and Tony Lind posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2023
Dear Barb and family
Tony and I wish to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your profound loss. Michael, Kim and I are happy we got to visit with you and Wayne during our family reunion in July. May you take comfort knowing he is now at peace. God bless.
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Charmaine Leclerc posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Deepest sympathy Barb to you and your family. May friends and family help you through this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
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Deb Lundquist posted a condolence
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Barb, Lana, Tanya, Bart, Jarrod, Tami and all theFamilies,
Sending our love & hugs to you all. Wayne put up a tremendous fight, but God needed an angel to help fix the world…and you know right now he’s pitching’ in wherever he can…cause that’s what he does. He’s taught you all well.
He’s free from pain and at peace. We’re hoping that helps bring you much needed comfort.
We are away, so unable attend the service, but trust our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Take care of each other.
Deb & Dwayne Lundquist
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brent voss posted a condolence
Friday, October 27, 2023
Mary Ann and I offer sincere condolences to the Russell family in the loss of the Oldtimer.
We had so much fun with the “Rusway Family” amidst the work that was abundant in the late 70’s and early 80’s with first Rans Construction and later Rusway Construction. If one could ever ask for a community builder it would be Wayne and the crew that he brought to Lloydminster in the 70’s. His crews installed most of the underground utilities in the southern half of Lloydminster I am sure. They were well on their way when we left Lloydminster in 1988.
Back then at least at the start, it was Joe Rans that secured the deals with the City of Lloydminster in a time when the community was undergoing the first of a few booms. But it was Les Rans and Wayne Russell that delivered the goods initially and as time went forward Wayne’s crew took over the business of installing Lloydminster’s underground utilities pretty much unopposed as I remember. And did they ever move the earth. His crews kept the three engineering technicians (Glenn Tompolski, Pete Hunt and myself) running to keep the earthmovers (Valley C Construction) roughing in the streets for them and to keep the engineering layout ahead of the backhoes. Many times I have reflected upon that time with my good friend Glenn about the miles and miles of piping that went in during our time there. And we have to shake our heads in acknowledgment about the production that was witnessed every day on a Rusway Construction job site. It really was incredible. Sometimes the backfilling and compaction crews would work till dark on some of those long summer days to keep up to the front end trenching and pipelaying operations. If you were around the Oldtimer, you understood he never did things in a small way. The crews he had knew this and they all delivered. I know there were some complaints along the way but Wayne was a very fair person and his employees were always looked after.
We both have never experienced anything like those days, as we moved on with our careers elsewhere.
I remember in the early days when Wayne, Don Bauml and some of the Miasga boys came to town and when they addressed us they used the word “chum”. But it wasn’t long after that Wayne would say “how’s it going oldtimer?” which was a bit odd because most of us were much junior in years – but that was his ice breaker and over time he became the “oldtimer” an affectionate acknowledgement of his personality and “Oldtimer” was the “handle” of a real character.
And there were many social gatherings with this “Rusway” family after hours which we got to share our families and stories with. But not only in summer, the friendship and kindness extended to the off seasons as we were always planning for the blitz that would be the next construction season. I remember one day in February when we sitting around at the coffee shop when Wayne announced that spring must be near because he saw a Robin today. When asked where did he see it, he replied “frozen to the drain pipe!” Love that guy..
To Barb, Lana, Tanya, Bart, Jarrod and all of the Russell family, Mary Ann and I are so glad we came to know you and we are saddened by your loss -- but know that memories of you all and the “Oldtimer” especially are alive and well.. RIP Oldtimer
Brent and Mary Ann Voss – Westbank BC
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Brooke-Lyne Venne posted a condolence
Friday, October 27, 2023
Condolences to the Russell family,
My dad, Bert, worked for Wayne for many years. We’d always refer to him as “Uncle Wayne”.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
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OTIS posted a condolence
Friday, October 27, 2023
Condolences to Barb, Lana, Jarrod and the rest of the family. Our community has lost a pillar. He saved Jr A hockey for us to enjoy and went a long ways to helping me out during that time. I owe him a lot for that. Thanks Wayne.
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Mildred James posted a condolence
Thursday, October 26, 2023
My sincerest condolences to all of the Russell family. May your fond memories and knowing he is in peace help you through this most difficult time.
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Martina Rurka lit a candle
Thursday, October 26, 2023
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From Jerry Rurka With deep Sympathy to hear Wayne Russel passing great person so sorry. always will remember.
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Sherry Harthill lit a candle
Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Wayne will live on through his children and grandchildren. His wonderful smile and generous heart something
his children have inherited. Rest in peace Wayne knowing we are all better for having know you .
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Tom & Christine Kelly posted a condolence
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Dear Barb & Family
We would like to pass along our sincere condolences to you all. Wayne was such a great man & a pillar of our community.
He will missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all .
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John & Veronica Winter lit a candle
Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Barb and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing.
Wayne was a great person who will be missed by all who knew him.
Sending love and sympathies
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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