Russell R. Kingsbury

KINGSBURY, MR. RUSSELL R. Muskegon Mr. Russell R. Kingsbury, age 77, died Wednesday, May 21, 2003. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 14, 1925 to Lynn & Marjorie Perkins Kingsbury & married the former Helen Morris Caprara on June 16, 1973. Mr. Kingsbury served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII & had been employed at Consumers Power until retiring in 1987. Mr. Kingsbury was a member of the Don Rea V.F.W. Post 8846 where he was a former Adjutant, Past Commander & Junior Vice. He was also a member of the State Honor Guard, Algot Johnson American Legion Post 69 & White Lake Eagles Aerie #3214. He had coached Pony League baseball, enjoyed fishing & hunting, especially hunting with his two sons at the 3D Deer Camp in Custer, SD. Russell was a wonderful husband, father & grandfather who enjoyed his family very much. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends & his dog, Sparky. SURVIVORS Wife, Helen; 2 sons, Gary Jane Kingsbury of Mitchell, SD & Joe Lori Morris of Whitehall, MI; 2 daughters, Barbara Luci of Muskegon, MI & Rita Joe VanDyke of Montague, MI; 7 grand- children, Shelli Patrick Mourain, Rajeana Kingsbury, Gregory Cyndi Luci, Jill Lambert, Garrit Gibbs, Kimberly Gibbs & Mark Goldade; 4 great-grandchildren, Matthew Mourain, Kyah Luci, Josh Melin & Lori Walker; many nieces & nephews; former wife, Eunice Kingsbury. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ethel; brother, Ralph & by his great-grandson, Justice Kingsbury. SERVICE Wednesday, May 28, 2003, 11:00 AM at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor William Uetricht officiating. Interment at Laketon Township Cemetery. VISITATION Tuesday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Clock Funeral Home. MEMORIAL: Don Rea V.F.W. Post 8846. Clock - Muskegon www.clockfuneralhome.com