Joan R. Russell Obituary
The family announces the passing of Joan R. Russell (Boulder, Colorado) on June 7, 2026. Joan, born on November 30, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan R. Russell to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Poppie. She is survived by: her pets, Kali, Molly, Annie, Carson, Lily and Luna; her husband Chuck McElwain; her children, Karli and Kael; her sister Barbara Tomin; her son-in-law Aaron; her granddaughters, Maggie and Lucy; and her pet Abby.
In lieu of flowers, donations and acts of tzedakah may be made in Joan's memory to the Har HaShem Education Fund or Heidi's Heroes.
