STERLING - Russell Banks. Aug 21, 1937 ~ Nov 11, 2011. Born in Whonnock to the late Leonard and Laura Sterling. Russ married Gail Crane 14 November 1959. He started Custom Plastics in Vancouver and retired in 1993. Predeceased by siblings Doreen and Kent, he leaves behind devoted wife Gail, son Bob (Jacinta, Martin and Maria) and daughter Laurie (Brian, Sherry and Kate). Celebration of Life will be held at Fraserview Village Hall, Wednesday, November 23 at 2 pm, 22610 116 Avenue, Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Russ' name to Royal Columbian Hospital, Ridge Meadows Hospital or McKenney Creek Hospice for their outstanding care.