Don Lincks

Donald R. Lincks, 59, lost his battle to cancer on Monday, September 26. He died peacefully at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Services will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonners Ferry, with interment in the Grandview Cemetery. Don was born in East Cleveland, Ohio on August 29, 1952 to Edwin M. Lincks and Jeannette R. Johnson. In 1959 he became step-son to Leslie H. Levig and moved to Bonners Ferry. As a first grader Don moved with his family to California, settling in Fairfax. He attended school there and graduated from Sir Francis Drake High School in 1971. After graduation Don enlisted in the ARMY. Given less than six months to live, Don surprised everyone when he survived his first fight with cancer. After his recovery in 1991, he moved from California to Bonners Ferry where he managed Levig Nursery until the time of his death. Don’s passion was his family, he devoted his life to being a father to Jessica and Sean. In 2004, Don married his soul mate, Sharon (Meyer) Barcklay. She was by his side through his battle and with him when he passed. Don’s survivors include his parents, children, and wife. He is also survived by sisters: Cathy Hatcher, Beth Butters, Lynn Self, a brother Dennis, and 10 adoring grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to sign Don’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.