Webber, Russell "Russ" William Obituary

Webber, Russell "Russ" William attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Webber, Russell "russ" William.

Graduation Year	Class of 1977
Date of Passing	Aug 30, 2010
About	Russ passed peacefully at home with his wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. The tragic event came only months after starting treatment for gliobastoma multiforme IV brain cancer. He is survived by his wife, Tina; his daughter Shannon Webber (Teena); his stepchildren, John Henrichsen (Wendy), Jeremy Henrichsen (Shelly), and Jennifer Radan; his father Robert Webber (Linda); his brother Roland Webber (Virginia); and his grandchildren, Logan, Nathan, Noah, Jocelyn, and Desiree. He is preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Mae West; Uncle Richard Webber; grandparents Russelll and Kathleen Webber and James and Zella West; and in-laws, Marguerite Chadwick and Robert Ryan. Born on Janyary 8, 1959 in Sacramento, Russ attended Sacramento area schools, graduating from Elk Grove High School in 1977. An early interest in auto mechanics soon led him to his own business, Specialized 4 Wheel Drive, which he ran for 18 years before becoming semi-retired and working as a truck driver in Sacramento and Fallon, Nevada. Russ' real passion was racing. He was an avid member of the drag racing communities at Sacramento Raceway, Inferon Raceway, and Top Gun Raceway in Fallon, where he raced his beloved 1966 Dodge Coronet. He was a good soul who helped many friends out with his mechanical skills over the years. He also loved good food and his burnt baby back ribs were a favorite at many outdoor feasts. Russell was a great man who will be terribly missed by all his family and friends who loved him dearly. The family requests you honor Russ' memory by wearing your favorite race car shirts and think about the joy of motor racing. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Sacramento Raceway, Inferon Raceway, or Top Gun Raceway in Fallon, Nevada. A service will be held at East Lawn Memorial Park, 43rd and Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, California on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 10:00am. Family and friends are invited, and encouraged to bring any special mementos such as pictures, shirts, or special memories they would wish to be placed with Russ. In honor of Russ a website was created where you can share your special memories at http://human-writes.net/russ. A pot-luck reception, following the services at 11:30am was held at Kobasics Hall, 5324 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, California. Guests brought a dish that they thought Russ would have liked. Drinks were provided. - Information from the Sacramento Bee, August 3, 2010