Russell Alyn Bomgardner, 26, of Idyllwild, (residing in Hemet), passed away on the evening of Friday, Jan. 11, 2019.
He is survived by the love of his life, Emily Rose Kelley; his beloved sister and best friend, Megan Marie Bomgardner (Scott Gordon); his adoring mother Becky Marie Bomgardner (Anthony Cummings); and his proud father Curtis “Pa” Alyn Bomgardner (Judy Metcalf).
The number of people who love him and he has left behind is too many to count.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday Jan. 19, at the Western Science Center 2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet. Everyone is welcome to join in loving remembrance.

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