Service Information
Paula Russell, age 44, of Buffalo Lake, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the RC Hospital in Olivia.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Friday, May 18, 2018, from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake, and will continue on Saturday for one hour prior to the service.
Obituary
Paula Rena Russell was born December 23, 1973, in Carson City, Nevada, the daughter of James and Mary (Denney) Russell. She grew up in Lincoln City, Oregon, and attended Taft High School. She was a member of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.
Paula lived in various places throughout her life, including cities in Alaska, California, North Dakota, and Minnesota. She settled in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, where she owned and operated the OK Café. She loved cooking and trying new recipes, especially with deserts. She used her creativity by making a cup cake stand for her daughter’s wedding.
Paula became a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake. On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, Paula and all of her family were baptized by Pastor Rita Augsburger. Her sponsors were Daniel Anderson and MaryAnn Carrigan.
Paula’s interests included refurbishing old items, bike riding, mowing the lawn, and listening to music. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren.
On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Paula passed away, having reached the age of 44 years, 4 months, and 15 days. Blessed be her memory.
Paula is survived by her:
Partner, Daniel Anderson of Buffalo Lake;
Children: Kendal Russell and husband Dustin Kindt of Buffalo Lake, and
Donovan Anderson of Buffalo Lake;
Step-children: Dennis Anderson and Cheyanne Anderson, both of Buffalo Lake;
Grandchildren: Peyton Kindt of Buffalo Lake, and one on the way;
Siblings: James Russell of Brooklyn Center, Jennyfer Glenn, and Mike Glenn;
other relatives, and friends.
Paula was preceded in death by her Parents and Grandparents.
Patricia Carey says
Paula was a wonderful person loved her kids and grandchild very much. Rest in peace dear, you will be missed.
Harley Anderson says
Rest in peace Paula. Although we were unable to spend a great deal of time together, I could not ask for a better daughter inlaw.
Nina says
I am Danny’s cousin Nina. Cuz, I am so sorry you are going through this. You’ve gotta keep your head up and take of the children! I know you can and Paula would be proud! R.I.P Paula
Lila Kapping says
Paula was always a bright spot in the day when we visited her restaurant. She had an incredible personality and was full of fun. We are going to miss her smiling face. Blessings to Dan and the rest of her family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kendal says
I’m a little late to comment but I miss you mom! We all miss you so much and all need you here.
Donovan Anderson says
Mom I am 12 years old now a lot has changed since you were taken from us I miss you so much and really need u right now I turn thirteen in ten days time has flew by I will always love and miss you mom. I hope you and Dennis are having fun up there. There are times when I am doing something stupid and then I just think you guys are probably laughing at me say that’s a dumb idea. I remember my last day with you I was playing with toys and u were sitting in your rocking chair. And don’t worry dads doin good he recently hit two years sober and I am so proud of him. It just sucks that you can’t be hear with him. I can’t believe it’s been seven years. And every time may eight comes around I’m taken back to the time where I hear dad screaming at you to wake up and I’m so confused and. Try to wake you up and u won’t respond. I wish. Could go back in time to tell you to eat healthier and dad to sober up and me to lay off the ramen. I wish I could tell you things got better after you passed that dad sobered up and turned it around but that wasn’t the case. I’m none living with aunt Jen and Eric there both doing the best they can I can never thank them enough for it f it weren’t for the I would be n the foster system living a way worse life. But I miss the times on Saturdays where you and dad were both off and we would eat ramen for dinner and Mac and cheese for lunch. I miss the days we would go to the cafe and you would make me your shrimp. And the days me and u would play candy when Jaden would come over and we would play with you anyway I just was missing you a lot and wanted to catch up h up love you mom