Russell "Rusty" Rutherford Obituary (1951 - 2025)

Born Mar 21, 1951, Russell "Rusty" Rutherford attended Kennewick High School in Kennewick, WA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Russell "rusty" Rutherford.

Graduation Year	Class of 1969
Date of Birth	Mar 21, 1951
Date of Passing	May 19, 2025
About	After graduation, Rusty attended Spokane Falls Community College where he played baseball. In 1973, he married Janice Pearson and they had three children. His love of baseball led him to competitive softball leagues after college. He dedicated over 50 years as a crane operator and equipment manager at Lampson International, LLC., contributing to numerous projects around the world. Outside of his professional life, Rusty enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and boating with his family. As a dad, he coached his sons in Kennewick American youth baseball and his daughter in summer league basketball. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and playing golf. Rusty had a strong faith, reading the bible daily devotions and prayer. He died after a courageous battle with cancer on May 19, 2025.
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