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Dr. Russell 1919-2011
Findlay Ewing Russell, a physician, neurosurgeon and toxicologist, died peacefully Aug. 21 in Phoenix. Dr. Russell came to the UA College of Pharmacy in 1981 after serving as professor of neurology, biology and physiology at the University of Southern California and director of the Laboratory of Neurological Research and Venom Poisoning Center at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center.
Dr. Russell received his medical degree from Loma LInda University in 1952 after serving as an Army medic in World War II. He was a Fulbright Scholar, a visiting professor at universities throughout the world and a consulant for the World Health Organization, Doctors Without Borders and the National Science Foundation. He received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Santa Barbara in 1989. In 1992, the UA College of Pharmacy established the Findlay E. Russell Distinguished Citizen Award in his honor and named him the first recipient.
During his years at UA, Dr. Russell was known for his wit, his passion for steam engines and vintage cars and his collections of spiders, scorpions and rattlesnakes. He greatly enjoyed spending private time in his "retreat" in Portal, Arizona.
He is survived by five children, 10 grandchildren and a great grandson. Condolences may be sent to the Russell family at 25611 N. Moon Blossom Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85083. Those wishing to make a memorial gift are asked to donate to the Portal Fire and Rescue Station, Box 16331, Portal, AZ 85632. Public services are not planned at this time.
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