Russell Franklin Kraus, age 78, passed peacefully on Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, in Seattle.

Russell is survived by his two sons, Robert (Merilee) and Steven (Selene Chapin); daughter Karen Kraus (Steven Chapin); seven grandchildren, Trevor, Mike, Shane, Lorance, Kim, Alicia and Micheal; two great-grandchildren, Courtney and Kyle; sister Arlene Grambush; numerous nieces and nephews and his companion, Donna Boltz.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ella in 1987, grandson Guy in 1987 and his sister Delores Grue in 2004.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 4, 2006, at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, SeaTac. Please sign the guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.