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Russell Howard Stott
November 20th, 1949 - January 20th, 2025
Russell H. Stott (Russ) a man who lived a life dedicated to his God, his country, his family, and friends passed from his earthly bonds into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 20, 2025. Russ was born the only son of Howard P. and Gloria B. Stott on November 20, 1949, at Fort Sam Houston, TX.
He was a devoted Colorado Springs, School District 11 William (Billy) Mitchell High School Marauder graduating in 1968.His dream - flying helicopters. After high school he attended flight school at Fort Wolters, TX and became a Huey Gun Ship Pilot with the 173rd Assault Helicopter Company – his call sign Crossbow 33. He served three tours in Viet Nam. Upon returning from Viet Nam, he flew both civilian and US Army medevac missions. He retired from Fort Carson, CO after 20 years of service.
Upon retirement Russ joined the Colorado Springs School District 11 transportation team as a bus driver and dispatcher serving for 24 years, later joining Early Colleges as a bus driver.
Survived by his wife and caregiver Martie Stott his six children: Kenneth (Angie), Kara (Rob), Tracey (Doug), Melissa (Clark), Wendy, and Kathleen, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, his sisters Marti and Barbara. He is survived by his sisters Cindy (Lawrence), “Sister” Sarah (Bob), “Bro” Britt, and Mary Pat and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 1:00 pm at First Lutheran Church, 1515 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Interment with full military honors will be held at Pikes Peak National Cemetery at a future date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Russ’s name to the local Chapter of Viet Nam Veterans of America, Chapter 1075, PO Box 38974, Colorado Springs, CO 80937.
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