November 13, 1947 - August 31, 2024
Gale Russell passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024 at the Prince George Hospice House with his family by his side. Although he suffered with health
issues the past few years, Gale remained positive and never complained, savouring each moment spent with his family and friends.
Born and raised in West Brome, Quebec, Gale spent the last 57 years living in Prince George, where he was self-employed with Allens Bottle Depot, Northern Ice Supply, Spruceland Emporium, and Northern Food Equipment.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Debby, son Terrol (Drew), son Bree (Carly), his grandchildren Daxton, Kyden, and Maggie, brother-in-law David (Simonne), brother-in-law Doug (Dianne), his family in Quebec; brother Gary (Nora), sister Debbie (Rosaire) and his large extended family along with many friends
whom he loved dearly.
He was predeceased by his parents Eric and Fay, brother Garth, father and mother-in-law Guy and Muriel Young, brother and sister-in-law Allison and Linda, and niece Andrea.
Community engagement was very important to Gale as he spent countless hours volunteering in several non-profit organizations, like the Quinson Community
Association and the Prince George and Provincial soccer communities. For his dedication, Gale received numerous volunteer awards such as the Prince George Volunteer of Merit, Sports BC President’s award (‘99/’03/’04), the Certificate of Merit from the Government of Canada and in 2003, his years of service was capped with an induction into the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame.
When he wasn’t busy working or talking soccer, Gale loved spending his time at Cluculz Lake with his family and friends. Gale always had the time to stop
and talk to a friend or offer guidance to anyone who asked. This meant that he was infamously late for most everything. He was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.
Special thank you to Dr. I Khan, Dr. S Olsen, the Heart Failure Clinic, and all of the staff at Northern Health and Hospice House, who have helped along the way.
There will be a memorial reception for Gale on Saturday October 12th from 2-4pm. at the Coast In n of The North.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Prince George Hospice House.
Published in the Prince George Citizen on Sept. 12, 2024.