Russell Wayne Rousseau and Sheryl Marie (Reber) Rousseau

Russ Rousseau, 70, passed away July 20, 2013, followed by his wife, Shelley Rousseau, 65, on December 28, 2013. Russ spent his career working on the Tacoma waterfront as a Supercargo. Shelley was a commercial artist who founded a retail catalog company based in Seattle.

They were married for 26 years and shared their love of adventure, travel and fishing. Both were involved in charitable organizations such as the Make A Wish Foundation, World Vision and the Boeing Blue Bills. They are survived by their daughters, Barbara Gilger, Chantelle Gibbs and four grand- children, Jessica, Russell, Jeff and Reid. Russ is survived by two sisters, Vivian Holman and Beverly Delfel. Shelley is survived by her sister, Carol Brooks. A memorial service will be held February 8th at 1pm at The Church of Jesus Christ, 7520 25th Ave E., Tacoma, WA, 98404.