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310. Leonard Williamson
RUSSELL was born on 3 May 1923 in GRAVETTE, BENTON CO, ARKANSAS.170 He died on 12 Apr 1993 in ALTURAS,
MODOC CO, CALIFORNIA.171
DIED OF NUMEROUS CANCER TUMORS. (9 IN BRAIN) AND LUNG CANCER. WENT
THROUGH CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION IN KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON. WAS
DIAGNOSED IN DECEMBER OF 1992 AND DIED IN APRIL OF 1993.
WAS AN ALCHOLIC FROM EARLY TEENS ON. SMOKED.
HAD ANOTHER CHILD WITH SUE BERGDAL'S BEST FRIEND. A GIRL, SOMETIME IN
1964-1968. CONTACTED RUSS WHEN SHE WAS LIVING IN NEW YORK.
Obituary 15 apr 1993 Modoc County Record. pg. 9 California
Leonard Williamson Russell
Funeral services for Leonard Williamson Russell will be held April 16, 2:30 p.m.
at Faith Baptist Church, West and Carlos, Alturas.
Mr. Russell died April 12, 1993 following a lengthy illness.
He was born May 3, 1923 in Gavette, Arkansas. He married Phylliws, October 5,
1968 in King city (Ca.)
Russell was a World War II veteran of the Army/Air Force, and a member of the
Disabled American Veterans. He retired in 1985 from the State of California,
where he was an employment officer for 25 years.
Russell loved to fish, with stream fishing his favorite, and he loved the outdoors,
rock hunting, exploring old ghost towns and getting lost in the search or the
return of such escapades.
In his earlier life he farmed and graduated to an accomplished gardner where
he was known for his fine fresh vegetables.
His is survived by his wife, Phyllis, Alturas: daughters Terry Russell, Chico;
Cally Dobeck, Belgrade, Montana; sons, Richard, Fayetteville, Ark. Roger, Napa,
and Andrew Russell, Las Vetgas; stepchildren, Richard Clement, Sonora; and Kevin
Clement, Georgetown.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert and has six grandchildren and four
step-grandchildren. He was buried on 15 Apr 1993 in ALTURAS, MODOC CO, CALIFORNIA.171 He OCCUPATION in IN SERVICE/UNEMPLOYMENT
COUNSELOR. While in service, was hurt during a boxing match and obtained
permanent
disabiltiy. Never talked about service time He OCCUPATION in Played Trombone
in band. After death of Eleanor- children lived with grandparents
(Jacob & Alice Nelson)
Letter-
Kuehl and Jackson
Attorneys at Law
606 Tower Building
South Bend 1, Indiana
January 10, 1962
Mr. Loenard W. Russell
432 West Wooley Rd.
Oxnard, California
Dear Sir:
Today the Clerk of the St. Jospeh Probate Court forwarded to you a notice
of hearing on Dr. Nelson's petition to be appointed the Guardian of the person
and property of Roger L. Russell and Teresa A. Russell. ther hearing is set
for February 5th at 1:30 o'clock, p.m.
As attorney for Dr. Nelson I felt that I should write to you as to the purpose
of the petition. Dr. Nelson was appointed guardian of the person and property
of these children by the Probate Court of douglas, Kansas on the 29th day of
December, 1960. Needless to say, since both the children and Dr. Nelson reside
in South Bend, Indiana, from the standpoint of distance, this is a very inconvenient
arrangement. There is also the question of the jurisdiction of the Kansas court
since all of theparties permanently reside outside of that state.
Actually the Kansas Guardianship should be transferred to Indiana; but the
law makes no provision for such transfer. Accordingly steps have been undertaken
to close the Kansas Guardianship and to re-open it here in South Bend. There
will be no change in anything excepting thep lace where the Guardianship has
its legal situs.
I would like to report that the children are doing well in Dr. Nelson's
home and that they will one day consider themselves to have been lucky to have
had foster parents who have taken such an interest in them.
Very Truly yours,
Louis E. Jackson
On back of letter-
I think Dr. Nelson should have Guardianship of the minor children RL & TA
Russell without reservation at this time. LWR
Leonard Williamson RUSSELL and Eleanor Emaline NELSON were married on 12 Aug
1947 in CLARK CO, NEVADA. They were divorced. Eleanor
Emaline NELSON (daughter of Jacob NELSON and Mary Edna ELIAS) was born on
24 Aug 1919 in GRANT, CLAY CO, KANSAS. SHE WAS IN LOVE WITH BOB JESSUP
AND WAS ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED. HE WAS
KILLED IN THE SERVICE AND WHEN WILMER AND JAMES WENT TO GET HER FROM THE
SCHOOL WHERE SHE WAS TEACHING, SHE WAS DEVESTATED. SHE WENT TO CALIFORNIA
TO STAY WITH BOB'S PARENTS (?) AND THAT'S WHERE SHE MET RUSS. She died on 9
Dec 1960 in TOPEKA, SHAWNEE CO, KANSAS.85
She was buried on 12 Dec 1960 in WORDEN CEM., CLAY CO, KANSAS. SUFFERED
FROM DEPRESSION-WAS OVERDOSED IN HOSPITAL AND DIED She OCCUPATION in SCHOOL
TEACHER.172 Death cert
states-
Acute purulentperitonitis 24-36 hours
Perforation of descending colon 24-36 hours
Multiple abscesses weeks
Letter from Leonard Russell Sat. 26/53 (maybe January-dmr)
Dear Folks,
Eleanor's condition is about the same. She seems to be quiet during the
day, but most every night she has violent reactions that are unaffected by sedatives.
All of the doctors agree that she must have treatment.
I am doing everything in my power to get her treatment as soon as earthly
possible. She will be removed to a state hospital within a few days as soon
as the legal part is taken care of. I spoke with the District Attorney this
a.m. and he said it will be taken care of monday.
She is being taken care of very well and she is under observation in a good
hospital.
The doctor says he is sure that the beginning was several years ago, that
usually these things start and keep growing until some pressure makes the final
break. He says that she has three different symptons that indicate this. After
shock treatment is applied they are able to get at the origin and start correction
from there.
I am so very, very soory for her now. But, I am praying that recovery will
leave her without this complex mental pattern that has preyed on her for so long.
I think of only one way that you could help at this time. If you could
write a letter for the doctors giving all the details of her childhood that you
can remember I am sure that it will help. One incident in particular I think
will be important. she talks a lot about a fire and although I can't get mujch
from what she says, I seem to remember that her maother was killed by fire also
that she became almost hysterical when we had a small business destroyed by fire
here in Brawley.
The children are with Maria the same woman we have had for three years.
Am fortunate that she is excellent.
The children had a very big christmas. Thank you for the gifts and Relay
my thanks to the others who sent. I have been so upset and with so many things
to be done I find my work piling up more every day. With going toand from the
hospital, making arrangements for home, christmas business, and prepoaring for
inventory it has just about got me in bed.
So if this missel is incoherent it's just the pressure.
Love,
Leonard
Leonard Williamson RUSSELL and Eleanor Emaline NELSON had the following children:
Leonard Williamson RUSSELL and JEAN JAMES had the following
children:
419 | i. | DAWN RUSSELL was born in 1943 in ARKANSAS.
PARENTS NEVER MARRIED-Jean was the love of Russ's life. He had a one
night stand with Dorothy and when he came back from the war, Dorothy told
him that she was pregnant and Jean didn't tell him untill it was too late
and he was married. Richard is the only child that has any contact with
Dawn. |
Leonard Williamson RUSSELL and DOROTHY were married
on 1 Jun 1943 in YUMA, ARIZONA. They were divorced on 8 Jan 1947.173 Leonard
Williamson RUSSELL and DOROTHY had the following children:
Leonard Williamson RUSSELL and SUE
BERGDAL were married on 23 Mar 1957 in LAS VEGAS, CLARK CO, NEVADA.174 They were divorced. SUE
BERGDAL (daughter of Stephen BERGDAL and Pearl CALLEY) was born on 10 Sep
1926 in Patterson, New York. Leonard Williamson RUSSELL and SUE
BERGDAL had the following children:
421 | i. | CALLEY RUSSELL was born on 13 Nov 1958
in Oxnard, Ventura, Californai. | 422 | ii. | ANDREW RUSSELL was born on 27 Jun 1960
in Oxard, Ventura, California. |
Leonard Williamson
RUSSELL and PHYLLIS CLEMENT were married in Oct 1968 in CALIFORNIA (KINGS CO.)?.
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