Alvin Edward Maas

Alvin Edward Maas passed away on December 2, 2011. Alvin was born December 8, 1929 to Fred and Mollie Maas. He grew up on the family farm and attended the Sheridan School. Alvin was drafted into the Army in 1951. He returned to Bonners Ferry after he was discharged in 1953. Alvin married Dorothy (Happy) Worley in 1955. Over the years Alvin worked as a mechanic and heavy equipment operator. He worked for the Moyie River Lumber Company, Davidson-Kelson Construction, and was co-owner of a shop at the 3-Mile Corner. He enjoyed many years of farming and ranching. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching his children and eventually his grandchildren show their 4-H animals at the fair. Alvin was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, an infant sister Evelyn, his father Fred, mother Mollie and siblings Carl Maas , Bill Maas, and Dorothy Friedly. Surviving family members include his brother Gerhart (Marva) Maas, sister Sharon Wiseman, children Carol (Ernest) Lucero, Susan (Todd) Booth, Kathy (Gary) Stueve, Edie (Steve) Guthrie, and Fred (Denise) Maas. Alvin has nineteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Alvin loved the farm and the country life style. Over the years he shared many stories of his adventures which have been enjoyed by all. Alvin’s family will have a gathering at a later date to celebrate his life. Family and friends are invited to sign Alvin's book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.