Russell Renzelo Elmore

Russell “Russ”, age 79, of Applegate, Oregon, passed peacefully from this world on January 21, 2022. Born in Medford, Oregon, to Charles Herbert Elmore and Beryl Alice Brockway. He was raised on their Applegate ranch, where he resided his entire life. Russell graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1960 and drove a logging truck for several years. In June of 1962, he married Rebecca E. Fuller, where they lived in Applegate, and raised two sons and one daughter. After 30 plus years, Russell retired from the Grange Co-op Fertilizer Plant. He spent the remainder of his life being surrounded by family and friends. Russell was a member of the following organizations: 4H and FFA; Applegate Lions Club Charter member; culminated the Applegate Leo’s Club; Applegate Fire Department; Applegate Valley Historical Society Charter member; NRA life member; and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Russell is survived by his wife, Rebecca Elmore, his son, Jeff Elmore, and his daughter, Rhonda Klug (Kirk); five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; siblings Charles Elmore (Kathy), Truman Elmore (Marleeta), Alicia Hogan (Larry), Joseph Elmore (Terri), and Barbara Niedermeyer (Bob). Russell was preceded in death by his son, Jessie Elmore, and his brother Michael Elmore (Laverne). The family will hold a private graveside service with a Celebration of Life at the Elmore Ranch scheduled on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Instead of flowers, please consider volunteering or donating to your local Lions Club.