Russell Lyman Decker, 47, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Reed Hatch Cemetery at 400 Center St. in Taylor. Russell was born April 17, 1970, in Taylor to his mother, DeAnne Lyman, and father, Louis Fredrick Decker. He was raised on a ranch and enjoyed every aspect of the ranchers’ life. He was a member of Snowflake High School’s Class of 1988. While in high school, he wrestled all four years and won All-State numerous times. Russell loved everything to do with the outdoors, including hunting, fishing and camping. One of his favorite pastimes was bullriding in which he participated briefly. He enjoyed working with his hands and was very artistic. Russell could build anything he put his mind to, cathedral ceilings, metal work of roses, jewelry and other creative endeavors. He was a perfectionist at horse shoeing and enjoyed it. Survivors include his two sons, Nolan Zane Decker and Zach Wyatt Decker, and their mother, Corinne (Randy) DuBois of Mesa; his brothers and sisters, Don (Marzetta) Decker of Thatcher, Julee (Jacques) du Plessis of Milwaukee, Wis., Matt Decker of San Diego, Calif., Heidee (Joe) Cardinal of Snowflake, Spencer (Teri) Decker of Taylor and Anna Burnett of West Jordan, Utah. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor was in charge of the arrangements.
