Russell Kay Beardall

Russell Kay Beardall passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021. Russell was born in Provo, Utah on December 26, 1958 to Margaret Yuvone Mitchell and Melvin Packard Beardall. He was the 5th child of 3 brothers and 4 sisters living in Springville then later moved to Mapleton. He graduated from Springville High School and began working at an herb and supplements processing and manufacturing business. He then began a course of study through a vocational school in Arizona. He drove a paratransit bus with UTA for 5 years, worked as a road construction flagger for a short time, and then was employed by Walmart as a greeter for 8 years.

He married Helen Marie Peterson Strunk on November 19, 1993 and were later sealed in the Provo Utah Temple on November 24, 1994. Russell and Helen made their first home in Orem, then in Springville, Utah where they lived during their first years of marriage. Since 2007 they have lived in Payson, Utah.

Russell was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed going fishing whenever he could. He would even play the electronic fishing game and get just as excited as the real thing. His love for music lead him to learn guitar and write songs that he would then sing and provided much enjoyment in doing so.

Russell was a kind and generous person. He helped anyone who needing something to be done that he was capable of doing. Russell was a quiet man, but always had a little mischievous twinkle in his eye. He loved dressing up as Santa Claus during Christmas time in the Santa suit inherited from his father, Melvin.

Russell demonstrated a fighting spirit for many years battling issues with mental health, and the effects of the medications. Russell’s family expresses our deepest gratitude to those who have helped in any way with the struggles he has had during his life.

The Beardall family expresses their heartfelt thanks to the medical and mental health professionals who have recently helped Russel battle his difficulties with dignity and respect.

Russell is survived by his wife, Helen and stepson, Roger Strunk; siblings, Janice (Richard) Mecham, Gary (Ann) Beardall, Brent (Connie) Beardall, Tamra Hardman, Lynette (Rob) Carter, and Debra (Troy) Vincent, who will miss him dearly but are grateful he is free from medications and pain.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at the West Mountain 4th Ward building at 902 West 400 North Street, Payson, Utah with a viewing prior to the funeral services from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced. Graveside interment will be at the Santaquin City Cemetery, 100 East 300 South. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.