LaVerne "Barney" Russell
October 28, 2014
Barney, 45, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born to DeLois VanBuskirk (Williams) and LaVerne Russell.
Barney worked for the Food Bank of Iowa. He enjoyed fishing, camping, riding his Harley, shooting and Star Trek.
Barney is survived by his siblings; Robert (Janet) Craig, RaChel (John) Bassett, DeLois Demmerly, Michael (Lori) VanBuskirk, Denise (Donald) Clouse and Rebecca (Jim) Rempe. Stepchildren; Kourtni, Stephen, Zachary and Jaelynn.
Memorial visitation will be 9:30 am until 11:00 am, Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa. Burial will take place at Chariton Cemetery at 2:00 pm.
Online condolences to HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Aileen
10/31/2014
I have many good memories of times spent with Barney & his wonderful family. I will cherish them always.
Love to you all, Aileen Hunnell
Alexis Prigge
10/31/2014
As an employee at the Food Bank of Iowa, I had the pleasure to work with Barney. The loss of his presence at the food bank is felt by everyone and he will be dearly missed. I am unable to attend the services, but Barney and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know he touched a lot of lives through his work.
Shane and Lacy Krugler
10/30/2014
We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time.
He will be dearly missed by many.
Sara Patterson
10/30/2014
I'm so sorry that my friend since junior high school is gone. I feel so privileged to have known him.
Art & Wanda Johnson
10/30/2014
Barney will be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Lesley Craig
10/29/2014
I am so sorry for your loss Peggy and Rochelle I will be preying for you. He will be missed a lot
Penny Van Ert
10/29/2014
RaChel and Family - I am very sorry for the loss of your brother. Keeping you all in my prayers.