Russell Leon Demers age 80 of Claypool, Arizona passed away on December 17, 2013 at Phoenix St. Luke’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ He was born in Boston, MA on August 16, 1933 the son of Edward Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Demers. Russell served in the U.S. Marines and retired after 21 years. He also retired from Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson from civil service. Russell is survived by his wife Dorothy Demers of Claypool, AZ. his children; Alexandra Demers, Russell L. Demers and Peter Demers, his step-son Glen Williams of Globe, AZ, 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Sat. January 11, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at Family Fellowship Church in Globe, AZ