Russell Dean Manchester, 79, passed away Aug. 26, 2008, in Mead, Wash. He was born Oct. 12, 1928, in North Loup, Neb., to Ira and Nell Manchester.

Russell was a veteran of the Korean War and continued his distinguished government service in the U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, serving as Officer in Charge.

Russell was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Opal (Kniesteadt) Manchester. He is survived by his children: Sharon (William) Myers, of Waterford, Mich., Shelly (Dr. Richard) Fici, of Shelby Township, Mich., Karen Franks, of Mead, Wash., and Russell E. Manchester, of Spokane, Wash.; grandchildren: Joshua, Adam (Crystal) Franks, Theresa (Shawn) Worley, Mike Manchester, and Ricky, David, and Michael Fici; step-granddaughter Deborah Myers; and great-granddaughters Jaden and Addison Franks, and Michela Spena.

Russ made a huge impact on everyone he met and will be missed by all he touched in life. A celebration of Russell’s life was held Sunday, Aug. 31, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 2404 N. Howard, Spokane, Wash. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur, Spokane, WA 99202.