Larry C. Russell

Larry C. Russell, 84 of Wenatchee, passed away on May 28, 2024. He is predeceased by his folks, his wife Corda (of 44+ years), in addition to two siblings and one granddaughter. He is survived by his children, Tracie, Bill, Allison & Lisa (Ike), 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 2 sisters. Larry was born on January 19, 1940 in Wenatchee, WA. His biological mother, Ruby, became ill & asked Larry’s aunt & uncle, Mildred & William C. “Bill” Mendenhall to raise Larry, which they lovingly did beginning when he was nine months old. Larry and his folks lived in Cashmere, Wenatchee & East Wenatchee over the years of his childhood. Larry was proud to have graduated in the first graduating class of Eastmont High School in 1958. He & his class dreamed up the name “Eastmont,” chose the school colors of Red & Columbia Blue, selected the Wildcat as the mascot and came up with the words for the school fight song & motto. Larry enlisted in the Navy and served active duty for four years beginning May 12, 1960 (serving some time in Japan). In 1964, he met Corda in Wenatchee at the college, and they married on April 10, 1965. After other occupations of his, including selling life insurance and being a bail bondsman, Larry & Corda purchased the Sub Shop in East Wenatchee in December 1992 (later named “SS Sub Shop” by Larry recognizing a special abbreviation of words that were a nod to his Navy days). They also owned an Ellensburg Sub Shop for a time & moved the East Wenatchee restaurant to Wenatchee (ultimately closing the business over 20 years after purchase). Both Larry & Corda found & exuded immense joy running the restaurant together. They especially enjoyed the relationships with the customers & vendors, many of whom became regulars of the restaurant and friends. They were known for making every person who walked in feel welcomed and preparing the regular customers’ orders upon them entering the parking lot. Our family loves to hear the countless stories to this day of how much they were adored & touched lives in our community. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Eastmont Foundation in Larry’s name.

Tributes

Larry C. Russell

January 19, 1940 - May 28, 2024