Lavon Williams

Lavon Williams, age 79, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away on November 27, 2020 in her home, surrounded by family. She was born on December 21, 1940 in Sturgis, South Dakota to Leroy and Evelyn Outka. Raised on a family ranch near Union Center, South Dakota, Lavon graduated from Sturgis High School and later from nursing school. For fifteen years, Lavon worked at the Sturgis Memorial Hospital, and in 1990, she moved to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, where she worked at the Boundary Community Hospital. Lavon was well-known for her love of dancing and her passion for gardening. Every summer, she spent her free time outside, tending to her vegetables and gifting them to her family and friends. Lavon was married to Art Morin for twenty years, and together, they enjoyed square dancing, playing dominos and spending time at the local senior center. Lavon had three children: Anthony Urbaniak, Robert Urbaniak of Idaho, and Teresa Farrens of Vermont. Lavon was preceded in death by her son, Anthony, her parents, Leroy and Evelyn, and brothers, Randy and Tommy Outka. She is survived by her sister, Lois, and her children, Rob and Teresa. Lavon will be greatly missed by all who knew her and remembered for her constant strength and positive spirit.