Russell James Barbian
April 23, 1943 — July 13, 2018
Russell James Barbian, 75, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Winthrop, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at Mayvil Assisted Living, Cedar Rapids. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Russell’s life will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in the activities room at Mayvil Assisted Living, located at 136 36th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. A private committal service will take place at a later date.
Russell was born April 23, 1943, in Winthrop, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Margaret (Fernald) Barbian. On September 28, 1968, he married Lynda K. Rasmussen in New Hartford, Iowa. They later divorced in 1996. Russell worked at Marion Cashway and later at Gilcrest-Jewett Lumber Yard as a foreman, retiring after 44 years. He loved football and was an avid Chicago Bears and NASCAR fan. Russell enjoyed time spent with Elwood Berg doing woodworking and making furniture. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Russell is survived and lovingly remembered by his children, Jeanne (David Primrose) Barbian and Mike (Amanda) Benedict-Barbian, both of Cedar Rapids; their mother, Lynda Barbian of Marion; brother, Richard Barbian of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister-in-law, Lynne (Mel) Anderson of Waverly; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lorraine O’Brien and Phyllis Matteson; and brother, Jerry Barbian.
Cards of condolences for the family and memorials may be directed to Jeanne Barbian at 337 Cherry Hill Road NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52405.
Russell was born April 23, 1943, in Winthrop, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Margaret (Fernald) Barbian. On September 28, 1968, he married Lynda K. Rasmussen in New Hartford, Iowa. They later divorced in 1996. Russell worked at Marion Cashway and later at Gilcrest-Jewett Lumber Yard as a foreman, retiring after 44 years. He loved football and was an avid Chicago Bears and NASCAR fan. Russell enjoyed time spent with Elwood Berg doing woodworking and making furniture. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Russell is survived and lovingly remembered by his children, Jeanne (David Primrose) Barbian and Mike (Amanda) Benedict-Barbian, both of Cedar Rapids; their mother, Lynda Barbian of Marion; brother, Richard Barbian of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister-in-law, Lynne (Mel) Anderson of Waverly; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lorraine O’Brien and Phyllis Matteson; and brother, Jerry Barbian.
Cards of condolences for the family and memorials may be directed to Jeanne Barbian at 337 Cherry Hill Road NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52405.
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