Jack D. Russell, of Palm Desert, Calif., passed away at his home  Jan. 25, 2011of a short illness.

He leaves behind his partner of 46 years, Dan Sallee; his sister, JoAnne Russell Ross; his niece Wendy Jo Ross, both of Granger, Ind.; two nephews, Walter “Bud” (Kaye) Ross of Plymouth, Ind., Jack (Tammy) Ross; one great-niece, Molly Ross; one great-nephew, Mackinzie (Erin) Ross; one great-great niece, Lily Mackinzie Ross, all of Buchanan, Mich.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Mildred (Broceus) Russell.

Cremation was taken care of by Neptune Society of California.