To our friends & family,

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved Dr. Robert Donald Russell. As a father, son, brother, friend, surgeon, and colleague, Robert has touched each of our hearts in such special ways. He left us far too early, but the impact he had on our lives is everlasting. While the sound of his voice and laughter may fade over time, his family and friends, who loved him unconditionally and whom he loved unequivocally, will cherish his memory forever.

In his honor, we are establishing an education fund for his two sons, Henry and Ben, whom he left too soon. We seek solace in knowing that Robert's boys can continue to help others through this gift. We kindly ask in lieu of gifts to our family that if you wish to celebrate his life with us to please donate here.

As we all cope with this terrible loss, we leave you with the following poem in the hope that it may provide some condolence during this challenging time. We may never fully understand God's will, but we do know for certain that Robert is resting peacefully with Him.

Come with me
God saw he was getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So He put his arms around him
And whispered, "Come with me."

With tearful eyes we watched him suffer
And saw him fade away.
Although we loved him dearly,
We could not make him stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
- Author: Anonymous

Sincerely,
The Russell Family