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Russell Chamney Obituary

Russell "Russ" Chamney died Sunday, January 27, 2013 following a long illness. Russ was born in Colorado Springs on March 12, 1953 to parents Lillian "Fran" and John "Jack" Chamney. He graduated from Harrison High School in 1971 and from Mesa State College in 1975 with a degree in Human Services. He later obtained a second degree in Computer Science. In his youth, Russ played hockey and football and enjoyed swimming and fishing. He loved music and took pleasure in watching NASCAR and Football and taking trips to Cripple Creek with his close friends. He was active in the MS Society and loved his dog, Kane. Russ is preceded in death by his father and survived by his mother and "the sisters": Linda Wade and Cynthia McDermed of Colorado Springs, Roberta Ripley of Woodland Park, Marcia Allen of Bailey, CO, and Carol Lee of Aiea, HI and their families. There will be a celebration of life service at Blunt Mortuary, 2229 W. Colorado Ave. in Colorado Springs on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Donations in Russ's honor may be made to the National MS Society, Colorado-Wyoming Chapter, P.O. Box 172625, Denver, CO. 80217-2625.

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 30, 2013.
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So sad to hear about Russ's passing we have missed seeing him, he has always been so optimistic. our thoughts and prayers for him and his family. RIP

robert/ruth alvord

February 16, 2013

Peace and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Donna Archuleta

February 5, 2013

Dear Fran & Family----So sorry to hear of Russ' passing. Talk to you next week. Sincerely, Bill Crissman

Bill Crissman

February 2, 2013

I'm so glad to have known Russ, and his family. I hope you will take comfort in knowing that he touched many lives.

Roger Baker

January 31, 2013

Lee and I are so sorry for the loss of your brother. Our prayers are with you.
Lee & Cathy Myers

Cathy Myers

January 30, 2013

My thoughts are with your family, Russ. I have great memories of our youth.

Lynda Berce-Kirby

January 30, 2013

What a sweet, sweet man. How his community in Colorado Springs and beyond will miss his smile.

Beth L.

January 30, 2013

My condolences to the Chamney family. Russ was a good guy, a gentle soul. He will always be remembered as the Big Mac champ to me and the rest of us "homer's".
If I can help in any way, let me know.
Jerry Good
Woodland Park

January 30, 2013

Russ, I will truly miss your smile and your laughter. I know you are at piece, finally free from the walker and walking on your own again. So the answer to the question if you think you will walk on your own again..its yes! My heart is heavy with sorry. Rest in Paradise my friend.

Stacy Thomas

January 30, 2013

I think Russ brought a ray of sunshine into many people's lives and I know I will miss him.

Bill T

January 30, 2013

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