In Loving Memory of Rev. Russell W. Edmondson born December 8, 1917 passed away, August 12, 2006   Rev. Russell Edmondson passed away on August 12, 2006.  He was 88 years old.  His life's verse was Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."  Pastor Russell served 63 years in the gospel ministry as the pastor of several churches prior to founding Bible Mission to Native Americans.  He founded Bible Mission to Native Americans and served as its director for 45 years.  The Lord blessed and expanded Pastor Russell's ministry to reach many thousands precious souls with the gospel of Jesus Christ through Bible Mission to Native Americans and Native Islanders.       Russell's wife, Erma, along with Pastor Philip Lesko and his wife, Wilda Lesko will be continuing the ministry and are representing the work in churches.