Chad Ryan Russell, 35, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away May 28, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Chad was born September 6, 1985, in Mesa, Arizona, to Tim Russell and Kim (Wnorowski) Russell. He grew up and attended schools in Mesa, AZ, and graduated from Mountain View High School. He also attended Brigham Young University and Brigham Young University-Idaho.
On March 14, 2016, he married Emily Smith in McKinney, Texas. Chad and Emily made their home in Mesa, Arizona, where Chad owned his own landscaping company.
Chad spent his time with life-long friends, his family, and loved nothing more than his nieces and nephews.
Chad is survived by his loving wife, Emily Smith; parents, William and Kim Russell of Payson, AZ; sisters, Brittni (Jake) Russell of Clovis, NM, Tiffany (Brian) Marler of Mesa, AZ, Kiersti (Brett) Hardison of Mesa, AZ; and brother, Todd (Macy) Russell of Mesa, AZ. Chad was the greatest uncle in the world to nieces and nephews that love him dearly.
Memorial services will be held in Mesa, Arizona on June 5th, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 745 N. Val Vista Mesa, Az 85205 at 10:00 AM.
Ever since we met Chad we have been impressed with his kindness, patience and friendship. He is a choice son of Heavenly Father and we feel that the tribulations he experienced in this life have refined him and prepared him for greater things to come. We love Chad and mourn his passing. May the Spirit’s sweet peace rest upon his devoted wife, Emily, his parents and extended family at this difficult time.
Chad has always been great to me. He was a stellar athlete and loved life. I enjoyed watching him play any sport. I loved seeing him help coach his nephews. May the good lord be with his wife and the rest of the Russell’s. We love your family!