Obituary of Jeremy Benjamin Russon

Jeremy Benjamin Russon 1974 - 2018 With great sadness the family of Jeremy Benjamin Russon announces his passing on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC after a brief bout with cancer. Jeremy was born June 21, 1974 in American Fork, Utah to Joan Marie (nee Jonsson) and LaVell Dwayne Russon. He lived in Lehi, Utah until August of 2011 when he married his eternal love, Debbie, and moved to British Columbia. Jeremy attended Sego Lily Elementary School, Lehi Junior High School, Lehi High School, and Utah Valley University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 2001. Jeremy worked for the City of Lehi and for eBay in Utah and as a Library Technician for School District #5 Southeast Kootenay in British Columbia. Jeremy's favourite part of his job was reading stories to students. He very much enjoyed participating in vocal arts festivals (storytelling) and performing in community bands and choirs. As a member of Boy Scouts of America, Jeremy attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Jeremy has been an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints his whole life, fulfilling a mission in Ontario, Canada, and serving as Elder's Quorum President and in various other church callings. Jeremy is survived by his loving wife Debbie; parents LaVell and Joan; siblings Steven (Julie), Loren (Melissa), Larry (Sherry), and Ron (Betsy); and children Sarah (Nikyta), Nathan, Rachel, and Hannah. A funeral will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2210 2nd St North in Cranbrook, on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 11:00 am with visitation prior to the service from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. All are welcome to attend. Arrangements are entrusted to McPherson Funeral Home. A second funeral will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 am with visitation prior to the service from 9:30 am to 10:45 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 34th Ward, 1631 East 900 North in Lehi, Utah. Funeral coordination will be handled by Wing Mortuary. Jeremy will be interred in Lehi, Utah. In lieu of flowers, donations in remembrance of Jeremy may be made to a charity of your choice.