Journal entry by Dion Dolva —
Russell Wayne Jorgenson passed away this afternoon while under the care of hospice in Fort Collins, CO. He fought until the end, but his failing organs proved to be too much. Last night he was surrounded by his daughter and cousins who spent the night with him. As well as getting a call from his mom and snuggles with Maggie, the dog he dogsat for when The Dolvas we're out of town. He still was able to make sure that we shut the door when Maggie was in his room, she’s a bit of a runner and took Russ on a couple of chases over the past year. He was pretty talkative this morning considering, and the nurses even thought he would make it through the weekend. But this afternoon, he fell asleep and didn't wake up. He will be missed and the "Hawley Then and Now" Facebook page will feel a little emptier with out his posts. We will finish the Wayne Nelson video for him, he wanted me to bring his computer up so he could finish it while in the hospital. Thank you all for supporting Russ from wherever you are. He could definitely feel the love.
RIP Russell.
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