Russell Glen Adams

Suddenly on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Portage District General Hospital. Russell Glen Adams, widower of the late Lyla Adams passed away at the age of 84 years.

At Russell’s request no formal funeral service will be held.

Russell was born on September 15, 1923 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan to Archie & Mildred Adams. He served in the Armed Forces and Served in Italy during WW II and when he was wounded, he returned to Portage and worked at various jobs.

He was an avid camper & loved going to garage sales. He enjoyed his visits at Tim Horton’s & Lunches at Chicken Chef.

Predeceased by his parents, his wife Lyla, two brothers, Cliff & Ken, he leaves to mourn his passing two daughters Judy (Jack) McGillivary of Manitou, MB and Diane Dyck of Portage, four grandchildren; Kevin, Alan (Natalie) of Portage, Angie (Darwin) Roy of Edwin, David Dyck of The Pas, two great grandchildren, one sister Margaret and several nieces, nephews and friends.

Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Catherine Newham-Portage Office, 103 Wilkinson Crescent, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1A7 or the Canadian Diabetes Association 200-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6.

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com “Dedicated to those we serve”.