David Perry Russell, 56

David Perry Russell, 56, avid outdoorsman and lifetime, third-generation resident, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, at his home in Sagle, Idaho.Viewing for family and friends will be held Monday, Sept. 24, at the Lakeview Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Lakeview Funeral Home with Shawn Palaniuk officiating. Burial will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery.David was born on Aug. 14, 1951, in Sandpoint, Idaho, one of six children raised by their mother, Mae VanDerPas. Mae instilled in David a respect and love of the outdoors at an early age. He began fishing in Sand Creek at the age of 5 and eventually fished all the streams, rivers and lakes in North Idaho and hunted all of its mountains and valleys. He used his expertise in hunting and fishing to teach many of his friends the art of these sports. After graduating from Sandpoint High School, he learned auto body repair and worked in saw mills but made construction his life's work. He helped build many of the local facilities including condos at Schweitzer and City Beach, the new Coldwater Creek and many others. A talented craftsman, he constructed a second beautiful log home in Sagle with his own hands after the first one he built burned down. David fell in love with Magge (Bancroft) Ward nine years ago and they were later married. David and Magge shared many passions together, including gardening, hunting, fishing, raising pets, taking care of their home and spending time with friends and family.David was a member of the laborers' union and was active in public sessions dealing with wildlife management issues. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, construction, snowmobiling, and 4-wheeling.He is survived by his loving wife, Magge Russell of Sagle; two sisters, Bonnie Boettger of Tacoma, Wash., and Vivian (Ken) Hooper of Boise, Idaho; three brothers, Jim (Ginny) Russell of Rockville, Md., Ross (Barbara) Russell of Sandpoint, and John Russell of Spokane, Wash. He is also survived by a son, Brian Brent Anderson, of Sandpoint; a daughter, Aammi Rae (Russell) Cotton; and grandson, Malakai Isiah Cotton, now living in California. He was preceded in death by his mother Mae VanDerPas.Memorial donations may be made to Bonner Community Hospice, PO Box 1448, Sandpoint, ID 83864.Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit David's memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his online guest book.