Parcourez la nécrologie de Russell James Wiley March 8 1960
September 19 2024 résidant dans la province Alberta pour le détail des funérailles.
Russell James Wiley Obituary
Russell (Russ) James Wiley beloved husband of Cathleen Shields-Wiley passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 64.
Russ was born on March 8, 1960 in High River Alberta to James (Jim) Wiley and Rita Fisher (Nelson). He grew up on the family mink farm east of High River with his big sister Lorraine and younger brother Stephen. As a child he enjoyed raising pet skunks, a pet magpie and helping on the family farm. He attended school in High River, graduating from Senator Riley High School in 1978.
In 1984 Russ married Leslie Hunt and together they welcomed their first child Danielle in 1985. Michael was born 1987 followed by their youngest daughter Amy in 1988.
Russ was a hard-worker and master DIY-er. He was a talented mechanic, artist, guitarist, woodworker and anything else he tried his hand at. Throughout the years he worked at Western Feedlot, for Charlie Flowers Custom Farming, and in plumbing and heating with his brother-in-law, Greig Wooldridge.
In 2004, Russ met the love of his life on the dance floor of the Longview Saloon, Cathleen Shields. They were married in 2009 in the backyard of their home in Longview surrounded by family and friends. Together they enjoyed gardening, spending time around the campfire with family and friends, and travelling to Mexico. Russ will be remembered for his boisterous laugh, sense of humor, dancing and old-time country music.
Russell will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cathy, his children and grandchildren, daughter Danielle Tetachuk (David), Brinley, Landon, son Michael Wiley, daughter Ami Wiley (Eric), Ella, Damian, Ariana, Layla, Waylon, Nery, Alis. His sister Lorraine Wooldridge, nephews, stepfather Stan Fisher and stepsiblings, and many lifelong friends. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Stephen Wiley.
A celebration of life will be held at 2pm on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Longview Community Hall, 107 A Morrison Road, Longview.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: Canadian Lung Association, PO Box 78189 RPO Callingwood, Edmonton, AB T5T 6A1 or www.lung.ca/donate
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March 8 1960
September 19 2024
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Russell James Wiley March 8 1960
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Décès pour la Ville: High-River, Province: Alberta
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