RUSSELL, William Norman William Norman Russell passed away in Red Deer Hospital on January 7, 2009 at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his wife, Velma in 1984 and his son Bob in 1991. He leaves to mourn, his daughters, Gloria Knight (Bill) of Tees, Glenda Keller (Bob) of Calgary, son Bill of Alix, daughter-in-law Kathy Riddle (Terry) of Ponoka and his special friend Rose Richardson of Alix. Norman has eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren whom he enjoyed so much. Funeral Services will be held at WILSON'S FUNERAL CHAPEL and CREMATORIUM, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe, Alberta, on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S., Red Deer Palliative, or charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to wfch@telusplanet.net (Subject: Russell). WILSON'S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Telephone: 1-403-782-3366, 1-403-843-3388. "A Caring Family, Caring for Families" Published in the Calgary Herald on 1/9/2009