July 16, 1941 - August 3, 2017 
Russell passed away in his home in Stockton Ca Where he lived with his loving wife Gloria Surber.
Russell succumbed into death after his heroic battle with cancer.
Born July 16 1941, in Idaho Springs Colorado , He is Survived by his wife Gloria Surber of 32 years, children Michael Surber , Shawn Phelps , and Sherri Salaz, 15 Grandchildren, and 4 Great Grandchildren. Brothers Robert (Twig ) Lindsey, and Thomas (Tom) Cox.
Proceeded in death by his parents Joe and Maybelle Surber , Brother Theodore (Ted) Lindsey , Sisters Penny Allison and Mary Lou and his Sons David Surber and Kurt Surber.
Russ retired as Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy after proudly serving our country for 22 years.
Russ was Employed with Wagner Equipment and spent many years with Caterpillar Co. before retiring in 2009 from Holt of California. He was member of both BPOElks #607 of Idaho Springs , and also BPOElks #218 of Stockton California, VFW and American Legion .
SERVICES
Services will be held August 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park in the Vineyard Chapel 14165 Beckman Rd Lodi , Ca
With a Celebration of Life to follow at BPOElks #218 8900 Thornton Rd ,Stockton Ca 95209.