Ethel L. Russell

Ethel L. Russell, 99, of Shandon Calif.,, died Nov. 12,2020.

She was born Feb. 8, 1921, in King City, Calif., and was a resident of San Luis Obispo County for 74 years.

Ethel Russell (who was always known as "Chicken") was a homemaker and ranch wife. She was raised on a ranch and lived on a ranch with her husband, Joseph Russell, in Shandon, where they raised cattle. She spent her younger years raising three daughters and being involved in their activities. She was accomplished at cooking, needlework and gardening, and she was also a dedicated artist, using both water colors and oils.

With her husband, she visited cattle ranches across the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Eastern and Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand. They traveled the length of the Alcan Highway in 1958 when it was wild and remote. They loved the mountains and liked riding horses and fishing around Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. On one road trip, they rode horses from Jackson Hole, Wyo., to Yellowstone National Park.

Chicken was active in the California Cattle Women's Association, and served as President of both the San Luis Obispo County Chapter and of the state association.

Chicken was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 2008. She is survived by three daughters: Mary Russell of Paso Robles, Calif., Jane Wooster (Jonathan) of San Lucas, Calif., and Ann Myhre (Arvid) of San Ardo; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

There will be no services. If you wish to remember her with a memorial, please help a person in need during these trying times.

Published in King City Rustler · December 23, 2020