Chester "Chuck" Herbert Russell went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, after battling leukemia.

Chuck was born on Oct. 7, 1935, to Harold and Wilma Russell in Hopkinton, Mass. He worked in HVAC for about 30 years in Spokane, Wash.

Chuck loved people and life. He was always involved in church and serving Jesus. He touched many lives with his wit and humor.

Chuck loved the outdoors, everything from the mountains of Montana to the plains of Texas to the beaches of Florida.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 35 years, Suzie Russell; seven children: Diane Nobles of Ridgeville, S.C., Kimberly Mosier Russell of Lake City, Fla., Carla Nadeau of Jacksonville, Fla., Jeffery Russell of Tallahassee, Fla., Ruben Sanchez of Post Falls, Becky Bradley of Coeur d'Alene and Shelly Autrey of Spokane Valley, Wash.; 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and his sister, Marcia Robson of Hopkinton.

Chuck, you will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, at the Church of the Nazarene, 4000 N. Fourth St., Coeur d'Alene.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Chuck's online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.