Russell Bruce Church

September 15, 1961 - August 19, 2017

Our beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend…has gone Fishing! Russell Bruce Church passed away from natural causes, after a long medical battle on August 19th at 2:25 pm in West Jordan, Utah. Russell was born September 15, 1961 to Bruce & LaDean Church, in Saint George, Utah. He was the eldest of ten children. An eagle scout, a honors graduate from Moapa Valley High School in 1978 (Nevada), Served a LDS Mission to Japan, attended Brigham Young University (Utah), graduating in Computer Science. He started his career programming for WordPerfect, Later he started his own company: MDSI (Microdata Services Inc). Russ was known for his amazing culinary art and computer skills “he could make a computer dance and sing” and along with mentoring co-workers, friends and family, he gave service and delicious dutch oven meals to many thankful hearts. He was dedicated to his church and service with the scouts. He loved his family very much. He married his sweetheart, Connie Irwin, April 22, 2016. They brought together their two amazing families: Bradley R. Church, Jeremy B. Church, Camille C. Rainey (Ryan), Jennifer C. Dixon (Jesse), Tyler S. Church and Connor O'Neill, Joseph (Jojo) Elliott, and Nate Meyers. And soon to be four grandchildren: Milo J. Dixon, Daniel R. Dixon and Oliver R. Dixon and Kiori Meyers. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 9:30 to 10:45 am with the service following at 11 am in the LDS Church, Mindi Meadows Ward - 2361 West 13400 South, Riverton, Utah 84065 Friends and Family welcome! Russell was preceded in death by his grandparents, and younger brothers, Patrick W. Church, John E. Church, Robert E. Church. Survived by his Parents, and Siblings: Kim Keith Church (Denise), Katherine C. Madsen (Steve), Corey H. Church (Michole), Joey T. Church (Jamie), Jeffery D. Church, and Candice K. Howe (Peter). And many nephews and nieces and great nieces & nephew. He will be missed...and on time now...maybe?