Individual Details

Russell Harry BURCHILL

(11 Jul 1947 - 12 Oct 2008)

The following obituary is from the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel in Valley City, North Dakota:
Name: Russell Burchill
Date: July 11th, 1947 - October 12th, 2008

Obituary: Russell Harry Burchill was born on July 11, 1947 in Valley City, ND, the son of Harry Sol and Edna Isabelle (Petersen) Burchill. He grew up on a farm near Pillsbury, ND and graduated from Pillsbury High School in 1965. After his schooling, he farmed with his father and brother. On July 9, 1971, Russell married Rebecca Jo Flatt at Pillsbury Presbyterian Church. They made their home near Pillsbury where they farmed. In 1991, they left farming and attended Trinity Bible College, graduating in 1995. After college, they did mobile missionary church building. Upon completion of their missionary work, they made their home in Fargo, ND, where Russell worked for Case New Holland. He loved his family and friends. His grandchildren meant the world to him. If he was to ever find some free time, he enjoyed riding around on his John Deere tractor mower. He was a member of the Dazey Assembly of God Church and the Gideon’s. Russell is survived by his wife, Becky of Fargo; son, Russ Wesley (Melissa) Burchill of Fargo; daughter, Sheila (Alan) Cooke of Bloomington, MN; grandchildren, Jordan Burchill, Samuel Cooke, Jaxson Burchill, and Sophia Cooke; a brother, Dale (Cis) Burchill of Pillsbury; sisters, Luella (Murl) Boom of Hamilton, MT and Shirley (Ken) Sannes of Valley City, ND; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Leonard and Lester.

Memorials: Assembly of God World Missions or Gideons

Visitations: 12:00PM to 7:00PM on Friday, October 17th, 2008 at Oliver Nathan Funeral Chapel (Prayer at 7:00PM)

Services: In-state at 9:00AM, Service at 10:00AM at River Valley Church on Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
2102 5th St. S.
Fargo, ND 58107

Events

Birth11 Jul 1947
Marriage9 Jul 1971Pillsbury, Barnes County, North Dakota - Living
Death12 Oct 2008
Burial18 Oct 2008Riverside Cemetery, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota

Families

SpouseLiving (1951 - )
ChildLiving (1972 - )
ChildLiving (1974 - )
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