Dee Russell Obituary

Memorial services for Dee Ann (Groth) Russell will be held on July 26th at 1:00pm at the Church of Christ on Broadway in North Bend.
Dee Ann was born to Earl and Carol June (Laakso) Groth in Spokane Washington March 2, 1947. She passed away June 26, 2025, in Portland, Oregon.
Dee Ann married the love of her life, Norm Russell, on October 22nd, 1966, in Walla Walla, Washington. Norm and Dee Ann then moved to Spokane, Washington, where she gave birth to their two children, Dondi Russell and Tammy (Russell) Bishop. Dee Ann attended dental assistant school in 1966 in Seattle Washington.
Dee Ann took great pride in being a preacher's wife at the North Bend Church of Christ, for over 30 years. She touched many lives throughout the years through her many different ministries at the church. Dee Ann was always having people into her home, where she would offer a hot meal, or simply a "warm" chocolate chip cookie and a Coca Cola! She was always trying to bring people to Christ, even right up to time in the hospital during her last days. She was a wonderful, Godly woman, who loved her Church family and enjoyed doing ministries. She always had a way of being compassionate with people, getting to know them, listening to those who might need a little healing, and just needed someone to talk to.
During the holidays, her love for people and caring heart was even more evident. It did not matter what holiday it was, whether it was Easter, or Thanksgiving or whatever holiday it was, there would always be company for dinner!
She loved her family fiercely and fought for them just as hard. It didn't matter what day or time it was; she was always there for you and always encouraging you! Family meant everything to her!
Dee Ann is survived by her husband, Norm; her two children and their spouses, Dondi and Margo Russell and Tammy and Bob Bishop; sister, Shelly Jass and two granddaughters, Desiree Guirado and Kaley Russell, who were the light of her life.
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com
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