Robert "Kelly" Russell

Robert “Kelly” Russell, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning after a brief battle with cancer. Kelly was born in Bountiful, Utah to Clifford Russell and Joyce Burningham on March 22, 1965. To all who knew Kelly, he was known for his wit, can do attitude, and compassionate personality. In life Kelly enjoyed working on his various woodworking, and auto projects, along with treasure hunting, fishing and camping, and just spending time with loved ones. Kelly could always be counted on for help when you found yourself in need, arriving with a smile and a humble attitude. Kelly was welcomed home on Sunday by his Dad, Grandparents and many other loved ones.

Kelly is survived by his loving wife Tania Rae to whom he was married in the Bountiful temple in August of 2016, his 4 children, Whitney Ackerman, Tessa Russell, Mathea Russell, Riley Ackerman, his granddaughter Havyn. As well as his mother and three siblings Ron (Patty) Russell, Brenda (Leon) Rogers, and Paul Russell, and his nieces, and nephews. The family would like to thank Huntsman at Home and the CNS Nurses that cared for Kelly.

A viewing will be held on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Russon Mortuary, 1941 North Main Street in Farmington, Utah from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 22, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Orchard Ward, 729 Shepard Lane, Farmington, Utah with a viewing prior from 9:30-10:30 am. at the church.