Missoula – Dianne J. Russell, 69, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, at home. Dianne was born May 9, 1948, in Missoula, Montana, the daughter of the late George G. and Myrtle E. Selleck.
Dianne was raised in Missoula and graduated from Sentinel High School in 1966. After high school, Dianne married and had two sons. In 1991, she then married Mark A. Russell. Dianne then graduated from cosmetology school in Missoula and worked for JC Penney Hair Salon. Later, due to health reasons, she switched careers and became a florist at Albertsons. Dianne retired from Albertsons in 2013 and due to health issues remained at home as a homemaker.
Dianne liked being outside. She enjoyed being at Flathead Lake, shopping, working in her garden and especially loved working with her flowers. Most of all, Dianne enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Dianne is preceded in death by her parents, George and Myrtle Selleck, and her sister, Bonnie Selleck.
Dianne is survived by her husband Mark A. Russell of Missoula; two sons, Todd and wife Amy Price of Missoula and Jason Price and girlfriend Cindy Johnson; grandchildren, Jacob Price, Matthew and wife Emma Price, one brother, Gary Selleck and his wife Renee; two sisters- in- law, Becky Hannaway and Pamela Russell, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dianne will be dearly missed by all and will be laid to rest at a later date.
Memorials can be sent to Alzheimer’s Association Montana, 3010 11th Ave N, Billings MT 59101 or to Mark Russell, 1609 Clements Road, Missoula MT 59804. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.