Douglas Russell of Novi, Ml was born March 24, 1942 in Coshocton, OH and died April 22, 2013. Doug taught instrumental music for 42 years, 36 of which were spent  in service to the Farmington Public Schools. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music in Berea, OH and a Master's degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. Doug was very active in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, and was the conductor of the Redford Symphony Orchestra and associate conductor of the Dexter Community Orchestra. Doug was an Eagle Scout and very active in scouting leadership, serving as assistant troop master and quartermaster for Troop 407 in Novi, Ml.

Doug mentored and facilitated the leadership development and success of young men, many of whom achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, including his beloved son Glenn Russell MacQueen (1977-2011). Doug founded a family brass ensemble and combined his love of history, leadership, and music by playing trombone in the Fifth Michigan Regiment Band.

Doug is survived  by his devoted wife of 47 years, Judith Ann Stelzner MacQueen  and his daughters Carole (Dan) Frances MacQueen Rossi , Cathryn Elizabeth MacQueen Armstrong and daughter-in-law Dulcie Cooley MacQueen.  Other survivors include brother David (Eva) Bert MacQueen, granddaughters Madeleine Armstrong, and Camryn and Catarina Rossi.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday,  May 11 at First United Methodist Church, 33112 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, Ml 48332-0038. Visiting hours will be held from 3 - 8 PM on Friday, May 10 at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi Ml 48375-1822. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Redford Symphony Orchestra or the Dexter Community Orchestra.