Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Hazel Maxine Emery
Mar 12, 2011
Hazel Maxine Emery, 94 passed quietly away to be with her maker on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Guardian Angels Assisted Living Facility in Liberty Lake, WA. Hazel Trimmer was born April 10, 1916 to Clyde O. and Grace Bell (Curtis) Trimmer in Richardson County, Nebraska, where in the depression of the late twenties and the early thirties she...
Eugene "Gene" Brown
Mar 12, 2011
Colorful local character, writer, cartoonist, and photographer, Eugene R. Brown, went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Gene had fought a long and quiet battle with cancer for several years. A memorial service will be held, to remember Gene, at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel on Thursday, March 24th, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Dennis Crystal, Troy,...
Harry "Bear" Bean
Mar 10, 2011
Harry R. “Bear” Bean, 70, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Services are pending. Harry “Bear” was born in Longview, Washington on May 13, 1940 the son of Lester and Nellie Bean. He attended schools in the state of Washington. He served with the US Army during Viet Nam, being stationed in Ft Ord, California, Korea,...
Frances Leola Myers
Mar 8, 2011
Frances Leola Myers, 94, passed away in Libby, Montana on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 12th, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Pastor Jon Pomeroy, Sandpoint Church of God, will officiate with interment in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Frances was born in Milan, Washington the daughter of Clarence and Frances Best. She grew up...
Lucille Dunn Horn
Mar 7, 2011
Lucille (Lucia) Dunn Horn, 96, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Monday, March 7, 2011. A complete obituary will be posted later.
Earl James Tacke
Mar 4, 2011
Earl James Tacke, 63, passed away in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on Friday, March 4, 2011. Earl was a Viet Nam Veteran and lived in the Granite Creek area of Bonner County.
Geraldine Ann Crawford
Mar 1, 2011
Geraldine Ann Crawford, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. A complete obituary will be posted later. Geraldine moved to the Sandpoint area in 2000 with her husband Herman. Memorials may be made to the Bonner Community Food Center, 921 5th Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho 83864.
Jack Allen Peterson
Feb 21, 2011
Jack Allen Peterson, Sr., lifetime resident whose grandparents settled in the Morton area of Sagle 121 years ago, passed on February 21, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted 10:00AM, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at the Westmond L.D.S. Private interment will follow in Whispering Pines Cemetery. Jack was born April 29, 1940 to James Andrew Peterson and Geraldine Jane Witzel Peterson....
Grace Elizabeth Moering
Feb 16, 2011
Grace Elizabeth Moering was born and passed peacefully on February 16th, 2011. Grace was the daughter of Danny and Tonya Moering of Sandpoint. In addition to her parents she is survived by two siblings: Ana and Calvin Moering, her paternal grandparents Grant and Connie Moering of Coeur d’Alene, ID, and her maternal grandparents: Terry and Barbara Morgan of Winnemucca, NV....
Robert E. "Bob" Turnbull
Feb 13, 2011
Robert E. "Bob" Turnbull, 85, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Sunday, February 13, 2011. A complete obituary will be posted later for the Sandpoint area native. Bob served with the US Army during WW II in Europe.
Virginia Lee Tucker
Feb 13, 2011
Virginia Lee Tucker, 80, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011; in Sandpoint, Idaho Virginia was born on August 2, 1930 in Champaign, IL. She had worked as an LPN, moving to the Sandpoint area in October 2002.
Kevin William Garvey
Feb 12, 2011
Kevin William Garvey, 54, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Kevin was born on April 8, 1956 in Sandpoint, Idaho and attended Bonner County Schools. He was a carpenter and worked commercial and home construction jobs. He had a million friends. He lived in Colorado, New Mexico, and California before returning to Sandpoint, his beloved hometown....
Virginia E. Clanton
Feb 11, 2011
Virginia Eleanor Clanton, 79, of Bonners Ferry died Friday, February 11, 2011 at Kootenai Medical Center. Memorial services will be conducted at 11; 00am, Friday, February 18th in the Corssroads Chapel. Virginia was born March 4, 1931 in Thompson, Ohio the daughter of John Merrill and Esther Lincks. Virginia attended schools in Chesterland, Ohio and graduated Chester High School in...
Barbara Peterson
Feb 7, 2011
Barbara Lucille Stephan Peterson passed away peacefully in her home around 10:00pm, Monday, February 7, 2011 at age 87. She was known as the “Bag Lady” at local bingo games. Barbara was preceded in death by her siblings, Mildred Stephan, Mary Elizabeth Merchant, Joseph Henry Stephan, Margaret Swisher, Agnes Hayworth Marshall, Alice Miller, Thomas William Stephan, Katherine Parker and Louise...
Hilda Constance Van Schravendyk
Feb 1, 2011
Hilda Constance Van Schravendyk, 97 passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Family funeral services were held on Friday in Coffelt's Funeral Chapel. Dale Coffelt officiated with burial to be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Hilda was born on April 20, 1913 in Spokane, Washington the daughter of Nels and Bertha Evans. The family moved to Kootenai when she was 3...
Richard T. Brower
Jan 30, 2011
United States Coast Guard Captain Richard T. Brower, retired, entered into rest at his home on Sunday, January 30, 2011, with his beloved wife of almost 57 years, Ann, at his side. Born in Amsterdam, New York, on September 1, 1931, Dick spent many years serving our country in his career with the Coast Guard. After graduating in 1949 from...
Eugene Edward Sweeney
Jan 30, 2011
Once upon a time a big strong man full of life was sent to us. He worked hard, loved strong, and yes, even tipped the bottle at times. He was sent to us to fulfill our dreams in the short time he had with us. Eugene Edward Sweeney Sr. was the last of the true mountain men. If you had...
Fred Elmo Rayfield
Jan 27, 2011
Fred Elmo Rayfield, 100 of Sandpoint, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 at Life Care Center. Private family graveside services will be conducted in Redland, California at a later time. Fred was born in McLoud, Oklahoma in 1910. He worked on his parent’s farm and went to college in Oklahoma City to become a pharmacist where he waited on tables at...
Jerry Raymond Taylor
Jan 26, 2011
Jerry Raymond Taylor 59, of Sandpoint passed away Wednesday Jan. 26, 2011 at his home. Private family services will be held at a later time. He was born July 12, 1951 in Sonora, CA the son of John and Rebecca Taylor. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Sutter Creek, CA where Jerry went to school and in 1969 graduated Sutter...
Ruth L. Hoekema
Jan 23, 2011
Ruth Laverne Hoekema, 74 died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at Huckleberry Retirement Center. Funeral services were held at Coffelt Funeral Chapel on Saturday, January 29, 2011 for the family. Dale Coffelt officiated and her final resting place is in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Ruth was born July 17, 1936 in Miami, Arizona and has lived in Bonner County since she was...