Mr. Russell F. Pennell

Birth date: Aug 16, 1949 Death date: Nov 23, 2016

Russell Francis Pennell entered this life on August 16, 1949 to loving parents Clyde & Vaudis Pennell in Fontana, California. He passed on to eternal life on November 23, 2016 in San Bernardino, California. Russell had enlisted i Read Obituary

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Lee Nemnich

33w ago

Russ and I were Muscoy friends through elementary school.
We met up again when we were in the Navy Reserves together.
I think I might owe him my life. He worked in the Reserve office.
I had signed up for HeavyEquipment Mechanic school while Russ was away for training. When he returned he took me aside and asked what I was doing!
Why? Seems like I didn’t know what I was in for. He took me into the office and showed me my file. They had me set up for Jungle Warfare Training when I got out of school. I was headed to Vietnam to clear forward airstrips in the jungle with a M-16 over my shoulder while working on equipment. What can I do Russ!? Refuse the school! I did. They sent me to a ship moving supplies and marines back and forth to Nam. When I was in the Philippines walking down the back street there was Russ! I gave him a big hug and thanked him.
RIP

Lee Nemnich

33w ago

Added a new photo to the Russ album.

Tony

461w ago

Pam, so sorry to hear of your loss, we send our condolence. We would attend Russ's services but we are out of state. Gaye and I send our best wishes, keep in touch.
Tony, [email protected]

Mary Ellen Montague-Howe

461w ago

Vaudis and Family. My heart is with you during this time in loss of Russell. Gosh I remember him when he was young. Vaudis and I worked together for many years as Russell and his family grew. His loss will be greatly missed.

Mary Ellen Montague-Howe

David Webb

462w ago

Russ and I met in 1984. I was still fairly new to the San Bernardino area. I was in a laundry mat sitting on the folding table reading a Louis L'amour book. The next thing I know there's this guy under me. I moved the book and looked down at him and he just looked up, started laughing, apologized and said I just wanted to see what book you are reading.He invited me out to the car for a beer and we discussed Louis L"amour books while Pam finished her laundry. He invited me over to his house to see his collection and I think he was really surprised when I showed up.The rest is history. We became hunting partners, and best friends. There is so much I could say but it would take a book to say it all. Maybe some day I'll right that book. I will say that with the support I revived from you and your family I was able to reach my goal of learning to stand on my own two feet. I would not be the man I am today with out you. I miss you every day my brother and will always Love you and your family. My family.

Francine Taylor

463w ago

in honor of Russell.

Russ and I a lot of the time talked on the phone or emailed each other on racing, and Louis La mar books. and the contents of the westerns they was . will miss those talks and emails from Russell. RIP guy. GOD speed.

A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.

Rachael Loverock

464w ago

Created a new album - Russ.

John Helsley

465w ago

Russ befriended me when we were on the same Navy ship. Being stationed in San Diego, he was local enough to come home on weekends. I was from out of state at the time. He brought me home with him one weekend and introduced me to the Inland Empire world. And there I stayed for another 35 years, even after getting out of the Navy.
We always lived fairly close to each other, and even lived across the street from each other at one point. His house was always party central in those days, and everyone was welcome.
MANY MANY good memories of our times together.

Mark Bruffett

468w ago

I am truly sorry for your loss.

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