Russell Vernon Ashwell

December 26, 1922 - July 12, 2020

Russell Vernon Ashwell, of McMinnville, Oregon, passed away on July 12, 2020, in McMinnville, Oregon at 97 years old.

Russell was born in Olympia, Washington to Harold and Rena Ashwell.

Russ was proud of his service in the Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Guadalcanel during WWII.

He was married to Lillian Carter, Alice Thomas and Betty French.

An avid fisherman and hunter, he was fortunate to work in the woods for the timber industry as a logger. Russ enjoyed bowling and was a long-time member of the Lincoln City Elks Lodge.

Russ was preceded in death by two brothers Harold Wesley and Charles Ashwell; a half sister Lois Camus; a step daughter Kathy Fisbeck; wife Lillian Ashwell; wife Alice Thomas.

Russ is survived by his wife Marian Elizabeth (Betty); only son, Larry (Kim) Ashwell of Montana; step daughter Teresa Karzan of McMinnville; step sister Leila Mann of Washington.

Through his long life, Russell had many good fiends; at the top of the list, and considered family members, are Sonja and Roy Olheiser. A special thank you goes to them for their friendship and care.

Due to Covid 19, a memorial will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to a charity of choice.