Russell Wayne Hovis passed away June 3.

Russell was born Feb. 8, 1938, to Claude and Stel-la Hovis in Carbondale, Colo.

He was a fun-loving, jovial prankster and was loved by all who met him.

Russ graduated from high school in Burns in 1956 where he worked at the local mill, and joined the National Guard. He moved to Redding, Calif., and worked in road construction and was a proud member of the Teamsters Union. He loved to “run cows” as well as fish and hunt.

He passed peacefully in his daughter’s arms on the morning of June 3.

He had three children, Gerry (deceased), Charlotte, and Mona (deceased); five grandchildren, Karen, Frank, Jaclyn, Nathan and Kayla; 10 great-grandchildren; and his loving Sierra Oaks family.

He did not want any services. Any condolences may be mailed to 3335 Placer St. Suite 209, Redding CA 96001

We will miss his stories and his laughter.