Russell was a great guy. He always took a lot of flak for being overweight but he really couldn't have been a nicer person. He was also a pretty good singer. I remember one talent show where he performed "Copacabana" by Barry Manilow which I'm sure was considered incredibly uncool at the time. But he really nailed it and did a great job. We hung out a bit when we were in elementary school and I hate to see that he has passed on. Does anyone have any more information regarding his death?
I HAD WORKED AT ST JOHN AND SEEN HIM IN THE HOSPITAL. A CO WORKER WAS A EKG TECH AND SHE SAID HE WAS THE NICEST PATIENT SHE EVER HAD. HE OBVIOUSLY WAS HAVING HEART PROBLEMS B/C OF HIS WEIGHT. I REMEMBERED WHEN HE CODED AND THE CO WORKER TOLD ME ABOUT IT. IT WAS JUST AWFUL THAT IT HAPPENED TO A GREAT GUY LIKE RUSSELL. HE WAS A FUNNY AND TALENTED GUY.
That sucks. Russell was dealt a crappy hand in regards to his weight/health. His mother was a very large woman. His dad though was a small man. Russell had two little sisters that were twins and they were both small. I can't remember any other siblings.
That's so sad! Russell truly was a very kind gentleman. I hate to hear that his weight broke his heart. :(
I do have a few good memories of Russell, from band. I remember when my step-brother came to live with us for a few years, and he played tuba, too. They were our only 2 tuba players that year. Mr. Hill wanted one of them on each end of the percussion section, during marching band. It was supposed to be symmetrical, but I couldn't help but giggle, because Russell was not only big, but he was tall, too! And on the other end was my scrawny little step-brother - 5'4" and about 100 pounds, soaking wet. LOL!
Russell did SO much to help my step-brother, during that time. He was ALWAYS helping others! I hate that he had to leave us, so young. :(
I knew Russell from middle school at Lewis and Clark. He was a kind and generous person. I found the details of when he passed away on the Tulsa World web site. Feb of 1999.
APPLEGATE-- Russell Brian, 29, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 1999. He was born August 6, 1969 in Tulsa, graduated from East Central and received his Associate from Tulsa Junior College. He dedicated his life to working with the mentally challenged and music. Russell is survived by: his mother, Norma and father, Bob; sisters, Mendy Applegate and Wendy Kilmon; grandfather, Norman Welker. Memorial service 1 p.m., Saturday at Floral Haven Funeral Home.
I am so sad to hear about Russell. He was always such a nice guy and he was a wonderful singer. I was in choir with him and he was always sweet. I am so sorry to hear that he left us so young.
Josh Payne
Russell was a great guy. He always took a lot of flak for being overweight but he really couldn't have been a nicer person. He was also a pretty good singer. I remember one talent show where he performed "Copacabana" by Barry Manilow which I'm sure was considered incredibly uncool at the time. But he really nailed it and did a great job. We hung out a bit when we were in elementary school and I hate to see that he has passed on. Does anyone have any more information regarding his death?Judy Milner
I HAD WORKED AT ST JOHN AND SEEN HIM IN THE HOSPITAL. A CO WORKER WAS A EKG TECH AND SHE SAID HE WAS THE NICEST PATIENT SHE EVER HAD. HE OBVIOUSLY WAS HAVING HEART PROBLEMS B/C OF HIS WEIGHT. I REMEMBERED WHEN HE CODED AND THE CO WORKER TOLD ME ABOUT IT. IT WAS JUST AWFUL THAT IT HAPPENED TO A GREAT GUY LIKE RUSSELL. HE WAS A FUNNY AND TALENTED GUY.Josh Payne
That sucks. Russell was dealt a crappy hand in regards to his weight/health. His mother was a very large woman. His dad though was a small man. Russell had two little sisters that were twins and they were both small. I can't remember any other siblings.Do you remember how long ago it was that he died?
Ronda Romans (Hulsey)
That's so sad! Russell truly was a very kind gentleman. I hate to hear that his weight broke his heart. :(I do have a few good memories of Russell, from band. I remember when my step-brother came to live with us for a few years, and he played tuba, too. They were our only 2 tuba players that year. Mr. Hill wanted one of them on each end of the percussion section, during marching band. It was supposed to be symmetrical, but I couldn't help but giggle, because Russell was not only big, but he was tall, too! And on the other end was my scrawny little step-brother - 5'4" and about 100 pounds, soaking wet. LOL!
Russell did SO much to help my step-brother, during that time. He was ALWAYS helping others! I hate that he had to leave us, so young. :(
Tom Bennett
I knew Russell from middle school at Lewis and Clark. He was a kind and generous person. I found the details of when he passed away on the Tulsa World web site. Feb of 1999.APPLEGATE-- Russell Brian, 29, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 1999. He was born August 6, 1969 in Tulsa, graduated from East Central and received his Associate from Tulsa Junior College. He dedicated his life to working with the mentally challenged and music. Russell is survived by: his mother, Norma and father, Bob; sisters, Mendy Applegate and Wendy Kilmon; grandfather, Norman Welker. Memorial service 1 p.m., Saturday at Floral Haven Funeral Home.
Tulsa World
Danna Day (Crook)
I remember Russell being one of the funniest guys in band, he helped make those long mornings go by with a smile.Paula Frisbie (Rush)
I am so sad to hear about Russell. He was always such a nice guy and he was a wonderful singer. I was in choir with him and he was always sweet. I am so sorry to hear that he left us so young.