Jane Russin

Jane Russin, 87, died Thursday, October 17, 2013 at home in Durango, Colorado. Private services will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Russin was born June 21, 1926 in Millburn, New Jersey the daughter of James and Nelson Wright. She grew up in Millburn and graduated primary education. She attended Elmira College and obtained a degree in Chemistry. Jane worked for Allied Chemical in Morristown, NJ, until her marriage in 1960 to Thomas Russin. While at Allied Chemical, Jane researched and helped develop latex paint technology.
The family moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1968. Jane was an active member of the Kairos Methodist Church in Tucson. She very much enjoyed fitness and exercise, jig-saw puzzles, her cats and her 4 o’clock glass of wine.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Russin of Durango, her children: Robert Russin of Phoenix, Ariona, Peggy Russin of Durango, and her brother: James Wright of Concord, New Hampshire.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 9, at 3 pm, at Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S. Eastside Loop, Tucson, AZ 85710 (near E. 22ndStreet and S. Pantano Road).
In Jane’s memory please consider a donation to your favorite charity.