Russell Allen Taipale

Russell Allen Taipale - Age 52 Russ passed at California Pacific Medical Center on August 2, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Russ is survived by his mother, Joanne O'Connor of Sebastopol, his wife Cherilyn, his son Allen and daughter Trisha Chitwood; sisters Brenda Owens of Sebastopol, Cheryl Denno (Dee) of Lower Lake, and brother Dennis of Windsor. Preceded by his father Allen Taipale. A Memorial BBQ and Potluck to remember Russ will be held on Saturday, August 20 at the Forestville Youth Park at 1:00 pm. The family prefers contributions to the American Cancer Society.