July 19, 1927 ~ May 19, 2010

John Jay Russell, 82, of American Fork passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.   He was born July 19, 1927 in Grantsville, the oldest of five children, to C. Glenn and Catherine Orr Russell.   He married Sheri Dean Carlson on March 15, 1975 in American Fork.

John grew up in Springville and graduated from Springville High School in 1945.  He served honorably in the U. S. Navy during the latter part of WWII and served in Korea with the Utah National Guard. He graduated from Westminster College in 1982 with a B.S. in Psychology. John loved traveling for his passion of photography. 

He is survived by his wife Sheri of American Fork; three children: Kathy (Jack) Frans, JoAnn (Rick) Bowen and Robert (Donna) Russell; step-children: Troy (Julie) Crossley, Ryan (Tami) Carlson; 13 grandchildren and two great granddaughters; three siblings: Kenneth (Carma) Russell, Shirley Hansen and Kathleen (Alan) Moorehead.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Sherman. 

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 12:00 noon in Veterans Memorial Park Cemetery, Bluffdale, Utah.   Services under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

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Lynay said:

Sheri, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how devoted you both were to each other and you took care of him up to the last day. I still laugh over the stories you told me of your travels to Europe with John. My heart and my prayers go out to you and your family at this time. God bless you, Sheri. Lynay Osness

May 21, 2010

Bonnie Bailey said:

Sheri, We are sorry to hear of John's passing. We all send our condolences. May God's love comfort and console you and your family in the days to come. You will be in our thoughts and in our prayers. Joyce & Harold Carter, Bonnie & Wendell Baily, Kenneth Lee

May 23, 2010