Dear Russell...I could never forget that warm loving smile of yours. You always made my days so cheerful! I will never forget you and look forward to the day we can hug each other again. Rest in peace my friend. Hugs, Linda

Russell, i have not forgotten you. Forever remain my friend! Love Sharon

My dad liked motorcycles for part of his life and I was gifted the little toy motorcycle that sat in my grandma's Christmas tree for many years. Last year, it broke.. found it in pieces and couldn't hide it in my tree...

This year, I have thought about that little motorcycle a few times already and have to remind myself that it is not there... ( still have the pieces in a baggie...)... guess I will be looking for a replacement one this year...

Love you dad! ;-)

Dear Russell, you are not forgotten. 

Love and miss you dad!

Happy heavenly birthday with Jesus, Russell. You are dearly missed and greatly loved by so many of us. See you one day soon my friend.
Hugs and love, Linda

Happy birthday in heaven Russell. You are not forgotten❤️

Dearest Russell...I am thinking of you on her 7th anniversary with Jesus. You are dearly missed and I know your family is missing you so much. I remember you as a special friend who brought me many smiles. You will never be forgotten. See you again one day soon, my friend. Love ya, Linda

Happy heavenly birthday Russell. You are not forgotten. Much love to the Wren family today and everyday

Much love to the Wren family today. I have not forgotten Russell and never will. Such a sweet guy

Happy Birthday Russell. You are missed by friends and family amd on this special day of your birth, you will be celebrated. Mich love ot the Wren family.

Dear Russell,
Instead of being sad, I pray your family will cherish the time you all had together. Each birthday carried a very special memory, beautiful memories in each one of them. I smile, thinking of the wonderful fun you all had. How happy you were on your birthdays. Inviting your friends for all the fun and I pray your family is holding all the memories of each one of them, You were so much fun to be around...always smiling and cracking jokes. Happy Birthday Russell and I hope all the angels sing you the most beautiful birthday song today. See ya soon my friend. Love ya, Linda

Much love to the Wren family on this anniversary. Russell was a sweet guy with a wickedly funny sense of humor and I know he is so missed.

Miss you Dad..... felt your presence today.... you still make me smile!

Dear Marilyn and family,
No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. But take comfort in knowing that Russell is now resting in the arms of our Lord.
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed.You have gained an angel in heaven who watches over you all. 5 years today and missing you Russell more each day. Always in our hearts and thoughts .... you will live on! Love ya!

My brother, Russell, always listened to me when I was worried about mom. He would tell me, "Marilyn, do not worry, mom will outlive everyone of us. Remember her saying that?"
Since her accident and the house incident she has gone down some. I went to her house yesterday and she was just dressed comfortable in the morning and having trouble with her hip. Really painful and hard to walk. She has to grab her left leg when she goes to sit in her wing back chair. Hard to watch her do that. Anyways, as the day went on I went back towards the evening and she was all cleaned up and nicely dressed as if she was going somewhere. I asked her where she was going and she told me "I just got all cleaned up for the day". This was at 5:00pm. Hurts me when I see and hear her say things like that. I am so scared Dad and Russell that I do not know what to do sometimes. I need advice and you are not hear to help me. At least you wouldn't avoid the topic as our other 2 brothers are. I MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH RIGHT NOW :(

Happy Easter my dear brother. I am missing you a lot these days. My shoulder to cry on and the shoulder to lean on is in heaven. I guess I will just have to come on here everyday to talk out my feelings and hope that your advice comes to me. It is very difficult caring for mom and watching her forget things and people. She really is doing ok, just that we take to her to all the appts, she still does not drive, and then she forgets what the doctor told her as we are driving home. I love and miss you so much...:(

It has been 4 years since your passing, Russell. I am actually able to get through the sadness and now I am at the laughter. You have given me so many great memories. My brother the joker, the tough one, the protector. I was able to speak with Val who you worked with at Food for Health I believe. He was shocked to hear of your passing. Seems like a very nice guy, I forgot to give him this link.
Mom is doing pretty good Russell, she forgets some things but that is good in away for she sometimes cries for you. She lost part of herself when you passed. I love you and miss you my dear brother :) <3

Close you eyes, clear your mind of thoughts, then you will feel and see me. I love you my family and friends and I send you all my love. I realize its hard for you without me, but just remember I'm as close as the air you breathe. I am with you and you are with me always. Every day brings me closer to all of you. I love you all, Russell

I hope as each year passes, you are able to remember Russell with more laughter than tears. To the Wren family, Russell will be in my thoughts today, as will all of you. Much love

Change the time forward up in Heaven, Russell :) :) sometimes I find myself just wanting to talk with you. I guess just talking to you would fill the void. I come to this site to reconnect and just talk. I miss you so much at times, I am just used to being able to go outside and walk to your apartment. :) The apartments are not the same Yvonne is no longer and the rest of the staff just replaced one by one. But, Sarah is still there keeping the older residents in good spirits. Have a happy day up there with the family and give a hug to dad for me <3

Happy Birthday Russell, I went and visited your tree this morning. How big it has gotten. Amazing how it grows and healthy it is, even if I had gone by the month earlier. I love going to visit you and the tree. Gives me the sense of closeness to you. I love and miss you - Marilyn

Russell, it has been 3 years since you passed, and still are missed daily. Your tree planted in your honor at Raintree is growing big. The kids are finally going on with their lives, accepting your passing but enjoying life like you wanted. It is a shame you were unable to see your great grandson, he is so cute and mom calls him Bugar. LOL. I miss talking with you, I should start visiting the site when I feel like talking with you. Seems to help and fills the void I have. I Love you and miss you daily. Say hi to Dad for me. Love, Marilyn

Another year has gone by without you, Russell. I know you are up there watching over us, but please will you and dad watch over mom more, she is starting to forget things and just confused somewhat. I love you both up there in the garden of peace.

Remembering Russell today and all the Wren family. Hugs and love to all of you

Dear Marilyn and Family,
I am holding you all close to my heart today as we remember your precious Russell's 2nd anniversary on Heaven. I know you miss him terribly and I pray that as each day passes you will rejoice in knowing that you will be together again.... With love and blessings, Linda

I really miss especially this past month. You always knew how to comfort me and say the inspirational words to me. Had breakfast with the family and all was talked about was little bj remembering his grandpa. Your spirit goes on even with the younger ones who did not understand back in 2013. You are a Blessing and I am glad you are there to watch over us. I will see you soon - I love you russell

Happy Birthday up in Heaven
from your family here below.
We love you and we miss you,
and want to let you know.

Your birthdays aren’t forgotten.
and your memory yet lives on.
We celebrate your life with us
even though you’ve gone.

Were God to grant us just one wish,
then make that wish come true,
you’d be here right beside us
and we’d spend this day with you.

And while here for your birthday
you would be so hugged and kissed
that you would know before you go
how much you’re loved and missed.

Thinking of you today Russell as we celebrate your 64th birthday in Heaven. We miss your smiles and sweet nature.. See you soon my friend. Love and hugs, Linda Rice

Condolences to the Wren family, I hadn’t seen Russell for many years; but when I did they were always pleasant.

To all the Wren family...lots of love to all of you today and everyday. Russell will never be forgotten.

A year ago on this day 5th of April my brother/my friend, my mentor passed away. There is one thing that if you did not know him, he was a fighter. I miss you Russell and a year of hurt is now turned into happy Memories of a life that was spent "Live your life like you were dying" I love you Russell :)

I light this candle in memory of a special man who would light everyone's world with his smile and his humor; He is so greatly missed and I will never forget him. Until we meet aqain Russell, rest in peace!

Happy Birthday Russell,
I know my Tina is celebrating with you and your loved too that were there to greet you. Have a wonderful heavenly birthday. You are dearly missed my long time friend. Love ya dude!!!

Happy Bday Dad!!! I love you and miss you! And don't worry because its Dale Jr. Year he is gunna win the chapmionship I know it dad. Thanks again for being a real father. If I didn't Have you in my life I would've never ever been who I am today! Your the best Father a man could ask for. 1 day I will be also because of you. LOVE YOU DAD!

We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart

the poem below I saw on Facebook of a friend of mine,Rose de Leon Just wanted to share with everyone for today it is fitting. My brother gas been gone a month today and we do not go a day with out thinking of him.

Well this week Raintree Village planted a Willow Tree in memory of Russell. So nice to sit outside now and I just look at the willow and just talk to Russell...such a soothing tree and blows at times that I think my brother is hearing me...

Marilyn - You and your family are in my thoughts. Every time I saw Russell he had the biggest smile and was able to keep everyone aroud him in good spirits. He will always be your guardian angel now. I know he is missed terribly but is no longer in pain. Remember the good memories and take time to think about him and smile.

well my brother has been gone a week...and it is the weekend and I am used to him being outside and I see him. But not today...although I know it is the best and he is in no pain but missing him being so close will be a while before It won't bother. He was such an inspiration for me and our talks were the best of any of my brothers

Thank you Marilyn for sharing the heartfelt tributes of those who really knew Russell. I will always keep the wonderful memories I have with Russell and the Summers' in El Paso. He got me into motorcycles, still to today.
I wish I knew him in our adult years. My sincere prayers of comfort are for you, your family and ALL of his wonderful friends.

we had family over at mom's and it went great, I bet the younger ones enjoyed the conversation remember under stood

Marilyn, you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Russ was such a warm, caring person with a beautiful never ending smile. I remember he and Sharon Hayward went together for such a long time; they made such a cute couple. He was a special guy with many friends. God bless you & give you sweet peace through the days ahead.

Russell and his cowboy hat and his wonderful big smile will be missed. May you RIP. Ms. Wren you and your family are in my prayers.

I have many fond memories of Russell and I together. He is a true friend. He had the heart of a lion but was gentle as a lamb. The world will be less colorful without him. I wish you all strength to endure in this time of loss. May God bless.

No matter what the situation, Russ was there with a joke and was one to pull you out of a deep funk. Although I lost touch him, I always felt that if I needed, I could find him and talk. Thank you for that, Marilyn.

I have never had a friend like Russell. They talk about unconditional love...He was the epitome of unconditional love. No one can top his skill at this. I don't care how low you felt, Russell would lift you up and out and put you in a better place. Anger, guilt and depression fled when you came into his presence. I mean gone. Love you, Alice

Russell was a friend to all and Marilyn, he will be missed most of all by his loving sister. I will never forget the night we all went to your moms house and she shaved all the boys head and I cried and your mom was just laughing and having fun. Robert Acosta, John Slettebo, my brother Charles, I think Mike Payan were all there, along with your brothers.....happy times...love to all

Dear Marilyn
My heart goes out to you and your family in your loss of your special brother, Russell. I will always remember Russell as a carefree happy man with a great sense of humor and a warm welcoming smile that always made me smile and laugh. With the obstacle he faced his entire life, it never got him down. He will be very missed... Love ya

I feel so alone now that my brother, Russell, has gone to never land. He was always there for me to talk with, stop over while sitting outside, Or even enjoying Survivor and NASCAR races with him. I know my brother is with my dad and they both are my angels now....