David 'Russ' Bevan

Beloved husband, father and friend, David “Russ” Bevan passed away on Monday, August 24, 2009 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, Washington at the age of 78.

The family will greet friends at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories on Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. and at the LDS Stake Center on Thursday from 10-10:45 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the Stake Center. Viewing will be from 10-11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the L.D.S. Lake Ridge Chapel, 3151 South 7700 West in Magna, Utah, with graveside services following at 11:30 A.M. at Valley View Memorial Park in West Valley, Utah.

Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake. Please sign the book or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

Russ was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to David and Dora Bevan. He grew up in Bacchus, Utah where he met Imogene Ames. They were married January 19, 1951 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Their marriage was blessed with five children, Marilyn Kay (Hardman), David Kim Bevan, Valerie Jean (Oakes), Randy Lee Bevan and Todd Russell Bevan.

Russ began his working career at the Kennecott Smelter in Magna, Utah. From there he worked for Wonder Bread in the Salt Lake City area. He continued his career with Associated Foods as a Sales Broker and at that time moved his family to Fremont, California, and later moved to Edmonds, Washington. While in Washington, he began working at Port Susan in property sales for several years until he retired.

On October 13, 2001, Russ married Sandra Pope and moved to Moses Lake, Washington.

Russ had a great love for golf which he enjoyed with his sons and many friends. Reading was also a great love to him. Landscaping and gardening brought him much enjoyment which was admired by all. Being with his family brought him his greatest joy.

Russ was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings. Some of his favorites were Elders Quorum president, Branch president on the Tulalip Reservation, and being a temple worker. In his retirement years he enjoyed serving a mission to Tennessee, and also a service mission in Moses Lake.

Russ is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra, his children-Marilyn (Craig) Hardman, Valerie (Ken) Oakes, Randy (Karla) Bevan, Todd (Wendy) Bevan, his 17 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Imogene, and son Kim.