Russell William Mallander
Russell Mallander ,73, formerly of Eagle and Fort Lupton Colorado, died February 7, 2022 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He was born November 8, 1948 in Wichita Falls, Texas son of Richard G. and Antha ( Ericke ) Mallander.
Russ spent his early childhood years in Texas, Louisiana, Canada, Illinois, Oklahoma and Colorado. He graduated from Wheat Ridge High School in 1967 (lettering in Wrestling and Track & Field) and attended Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado.
He married Katherine Brand in 1974 and he and Kathy raised their three children in Eagle, Colorado. Russ worked in the concrete industry for 45 years, retiring in 2017.
Russ loved his family, his horses ( Sage and Pepper ) and his dogs ( Jesse and Sophie) . He was not a hunter, but enjoyed target shooting and rural life. He was never a city boy!
He is preceded in death by his wife Kathy and sister Karen and survived by his sister Marilyn, daughter Heather, sons Keller and Sean and granddaughters Brandi and Kira.
In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated and private memorials are planned.
For those wishing, contributions can be made to: Blue Rose Ranch Horse Rescue
www.blueroseranch.org 30997 US Highway 287 in Springfield, Colorado 81073