Obituaries

Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana

Harry Carl Robertson

Harry Carl Robertson

Jul 6, 2018

Harry C. Robertson, 78, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on Friday, July 6, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm, Saturday, July 21, 2018 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel.  Officiating will be Dale Coffelt with inurnment in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Harry was born in Monroe, Washington on June 17, 1940 the son of Henry and Margaret Robertson.  As a...

William "Bill" Joseph Goodanetz

William "Bill" Joseph Goodanetz

Jul 3, 2018

William Joseph Goodanetz (Bill) was born on July 11, 1926 to Russian immigrants in Aberdeen, Washington.  On July 3, 2018 while in the arms of his devoted and loving wife Cynthia he slipped away into eternal rest.  He will be greatly missed.

 

Bill was a true Renaissance man.  He could build or create anything.  He built several homes while...

Molly Katherine Maxey

Molly Katherine Maxey

Jul 1, 2018

Molly Katherine Maxey, 76, passed away in Coeur d' Alene, ID on July 1st, 2018.  A full obituary will be posted for Molly at a later date.

Harold William Davidson II

Harold William Davidson II

Jun 30, 2018

Harold W. Davidson II, 86, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 in Sandpoint, Idaho.   A visitation will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2018 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel.   Harold was born on March 20, 1931 in Freeport, New York the son of Harold and Frances (Friedrick) Davidson.  He grew up and attended in Freeport,...

John Steve Janke

John Steve Janke

Jun 30, 2018

John Steven Janke, 60, passed away on June 30th, 2018.  A full obituary will be posted at a later date for John, a retired fireman.

George Fay Andrews

George Fay Andrews

Jun 28, 2018

George Fay Andrews, a long-time resident of Sandpoint, Idaho died at the age of 95 on June 28, 2018.   George was born to Fay and June Andrews in Cisco, Utah on June 27, 1923.  He was the youngest son among eight siblings.   George joined the US Navy at the age of 17, serving in the Pacific Theater on board the...

Alvin Millard Stevens

Alvin Millard Stevens

Jun 27, 2018

Rev. Alvin Millard Stevens, 89, was called home to be with the Lord at his Bonners Ferry home while surrounded by family on June 27, 2018.

 

  He was born Feb 5, 1929 in Cromwell, OK to John and Mary Stevens of Seminole, OK. He served in the military during WWII and was honorably discharged. Afterwards he married Irma Jean...

Roylene Gale Christy

Roylene Gale Christy

Jun 24, 2018

Roylene Gale Christy passed away on June 24th, 2018 surrounded by family at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Roylene was the daughter of Roy and Mildred Frazer. She born July 21st 1941 in Santa Monica, California.  Roylene grew up and attended local schools in Clovis, California.  She married James Christy on September 21st, 1958 in Clovis, California.   Roylene and James...

George P Nush

George P Nush

Jun 23, 2018

George Nush passed away at his home in Ponderay, Idaho on June 23rd, 2018, surrounded by the people he loved.

George was the son of Dixie and Jerald Nush Sr. He was born October 13th, 1983 in Everett, Washington.  George had a passion for computers.  He loved playing cards and games with his family and best friend Chris.  He enjoyed...

Ruby Florence (Bristow) Brockway

Ruby Florence (Bristow) Brockway

Jun 22, 2018

 

Ruby Florence (Bristow) Brockway was born January 29, 1919 in Reliance, South Dakota to Christian & Ella (Earnest) Lund.  Ruby left her earthly life peacefully on June 22, 2018 in Sandpoint, Idaho, reaching the amazing age of 99.

Ruby married Elbert Bristow on May 14, 1938 In Moxie City, Wa.  In 1943, Ruby & Elbert moved to Elmira ID,...

James Byron McNew

James Byron McNew

Jun 14, 2018

James Bryon McNew 66, passed away on June 14th, 2018 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d' Alene, ID.  Byron's life reflected his philosophies : “ Drive fast”, “ Be irresponsible”,  “ You wont know unless you do it”, “ Go big or go home”. 

Byron has gone home after doing life big, from Nuclear subs in the Navy, to...

Dennis Fred Porath

Dennis Fred Porath

Jun 14, 2018

Dennis Fred Porath passed away peacefully at his residence in Clark Fork on June 14, 2018 at the age of 83. Dennis was born to Fred and Elizabeth Porath in Minot North Dakota on March 05, 1935.

Dennis worked for Pack River Lumber Company at the Tenex plant in Dover for many years as a mechanic and millwright and later...

Donna Ann Devore

Donna Ann Devore

Jun 13, 2018

Donna Ann Devore 64, passed away on June 13th, 2018 at Life Care in Sandpoint, ID. A full obituary will be posted at a later time.

James Thomas Neveau

James Thomas Neveau

Jun 12, 2018

James “Jim” Thomas Neveau, 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho one day after his 85th birthday.

 

Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Barry Johnson from the New Song Bible Church officiating.  Inurnment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Park.

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Donna Mae Billmire

Donna Mae Billmire

Jun 8, 2018

Donna Mae Billmire passed away June 8 2018 in Loveland, Colorado.

 

She was born in Wellington, Colorado to John and Bertha Smith. She was the 4th of 6 children. She married Robert “Bob” Billmire September 7, 1941. Donna and Bob lived in the Loveland and Berthoud area were they raised two sons. In 1981 they retired to northern Montana....

Dorothy Loretta Bailey

Dorothy Loretta Bailey

Jun 8, 2018

Dorothy Loretta Bailey, 80, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 in Sandpoint, Idaho.A complete obituary will be posted later.  Dorothy will be buried next to her husband James Bailey in Atlanta, Georgia.

James Francis McNall

James Francis McNall

Jun 7, 2018

Francis McNall peacefully passed away in his home on June 7th.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 1, 1918 in Sprague, Washington to Catherine and Bill McNall.  He was the oldest of three living children.  In 1922, the family moved to the Grouse Creek area at Samuels, Idaho to 80 acres of raw land; no...

Alfred Wayne Jewett

Alfred Wayne Jewett

Jun 7, 2018

Alfred Wayne Jewett was born on June 13, 1926 to Alice and Leon Jewett.  His mother passed away in 1930 and his father passed away in 1939.  He then went to live with his sister and brother in law , Agnes and Wayne Massie.  During high school he helped milk 40 cows, harvested crops, and handled a can milk route...

Thompson Walter Dillin

Thompson Walter Dillin

May 31, 2018

Thompson Walter Dillin (Tom) passed away in his sleep on May 31 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Mr. Dillin, a Florida native, graduated from Florida State University, after which he worked as an accountant for the St. Regis Paper Company in Jacksonville and Atlanta. Meanwhile, he had completed training for the US Army Special Forces and was attached from...

Barbara Jean Zimmerman

Barbara Jean Zimmerman

May 30, 2018

Barbara (Barb) Zimmerman passed away on May 30th, 2018 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d Alene, ID.  A full obituary will be posted at a later date for Barb, a longtime resident of Sandpoint.