Kern County Obituaries

Russell Ray Western

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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March 12, 1943 - May 5, 2004
A memorial funeral service was held on 
Saturday, May 8 at St. Jude's in the Mountains 
Episcopal Church for Russell Ray Western, 61, 
who passed away in Tehachapi on May 5.
Russell was born in Santa Monica on March 12, 
1943 to Cecil and Mona Western. He remained in 
the Los Angeles area throughout his school years 
and through much of his professional career. He 
attended college and received his bachelor's 
degree. 
About a year ago, Russell moved to Bakersfield 
to become the purchasing director for 
Bakersfield Heart Hospital. He was dedicated to 
his work and well respected by those he 
supervised.
In February of this year, he moved to Tehachapi 
to be near his family. Very shortly thereafter he 
was diagnosed with a terminal illness that left 
him very little time to enjoy the mountain 
community he so loved. Throughout his illness 
his main concern focused on others and helping 
them cope with his situation.
Russell will be remembered by his many friends 
and loved ones for his wonderful sense of 
humor. He was always laughing, teasing and 
playing jokes on everyone. He was quick-witted, 
kind and a true friend to many.
Russell is survived by his mother, Mona Western 
of Tehachapi; brother, Fredric Western of Dallas, 
Texas; sisters, Susan McGee of Bakersfield, 
Mona Rae Western and Roene Western, both of 
Tehachapi; nieces, Aundrea Gomez of Long 
Beach, Katherine and Candace McGee, both of 
Bakersfield; special friend, Bonnie Householder 
of Bakersfield, and caregiver, Patty Dollar.
Father Wes Clare and Father Gary Bradley 
officiated at the service. Wood Family Funeral 
Service handled the cremation arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in 
Russell's memory to either the American Cancer 
Society, 1523 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 
93301, or the Boxer Rescue Fund Inc. L.A., 
17514 Ventura, Suite 201, Encino, CA 91316-
3837. 
 
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