Obituaries
Loretta (Liz) Elizabeth Jones
Jan 2, 2021
Loretta Elizabeth (Liz) Jones passed away on January 2, 2021 at Sunset Home Assisted Living facility near Bonners Ferry, ID. Graveside services were held at Grandview Cemetery on January 9, 2021. Liz was born on February 23, 1934 in Cedonia, WA to Alfred Frank and Lindaett Reed Price Rail. She attended schools in Kettle Falls and Valley, WA. She was...
Sally Dutson
Jan 1, 2021
Heaven’s gates were opened for Sally Dutson at the age of 83, January 1, 2021, in Bonners Ferry. She was born Nov. 3, 1937 in St. Maries, ID to David and Neva (Leeper) Wells. Sally attended school in Bonners Ferry, ID & graduated from BFHS – class of 1955. She attended the University of Idaho. During her lifetime, she lived...
Linda Suzanne Riekena
Dec 28, 2020
Saying Goodbye to Camp Cookie Linda Suzanne (Niemiec) Riekena passed away December 28th, 2020 with her loving husband Kim by her side. She was born on May 27,1948 to Al and Lorain Niemiec. She was the first born of three daughters the couple were blessed with. Linda spent her childhood in San Bernardino, California. She would fondly recall how much...
Ronnie Lavern Husk
Dec 26, 2020
Ronnie Lavern Husk was born on July 14,1952, in Spokane Washington to Alma and Lyle Husk. He was raised at the family home in North Spokane until he met Shari Galloway, through the Saddle Warmers of Washington (games on horseback). They married on March 26, 1971 and moved to Post Falls, Idaho. Ron was blessed with 3 children Thomas Glen,...
Garvin Gary Lyle
Dec 25, 2020
On December 25,2020 Garvin Gary Lyle went to rest in God’s beautiful garden; for he only takes the best. Surrounded by his wife, four daughters and his son, he was embraced peacefully with open arms. Born in Eads, Colorado, to Clifford and Mable Lyle, he joined his brothers Ewing, Lowell and sister Laurel. He arrived home from the hospital nameless...
Gary Boyd Ashdown
Dec 14, 2020
Gary Boyd Ashdown of Bonners Ferry, ID, peacefully passed away in his home on December 14, 2020. Gary is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth “Skipper” Ashdown; his children, Candy Bath (Andy), Geina Fivecoats (Dave), Terisa Dunson (Mike), Josh Ashdown (Autumn), Neila Sievert (Jay), and Curtis Smith (April). He is predeceased by his grand daughter Makayla Vignali; his...
Bill Lawrence
Dec 7, 2020
Bill Lawrence was born June 1, 1936 in Texas. 84 years later on Dec. 7th 2020, while walking his little dog in the twilight, he was called into eternity by the Most High. God called his name and he left his husk behind. He was a loving dad, a diligent hard worker, a good provider, very generous, loyal to his...
Constance (Connie) M. Portrey
Dec 5, 2020
On December 5, 2020, heaven gained a special angel in Constance (Connie) Portrey, age 95. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 ay 11:00 am in the Grandview Cemetery. Connie was born on September 25, 1925, to Hazell Parnell Bry and Evelyn Marjorie (Rakness) Bry in Berthold, North Dakota. She attended grade school in Berthold and...
James (Jim) Raymond Taylor
Dec 5, 2020
Jim Taylor passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday, December 5th, two weeks shy of his 72 birthday. Originally from the Midwest, Jim Taylor was a patient man — generous to a fault — He was born in Chariton, Iowa, in1948. He grew up on a large dairy farm, graduating High School and attending veterinary college with a champion swimming scholarship....
Rodney T Carter
Dec 4, 2020
Rodney T. Carter left this world behind December 4, 2020. It was our honor to know such a beloved character and dedicated man. He leaves behind a niece, Lynnette Haines, of Libby, MT and many dear friends and family, from far and wide. Rodney was a Vietnam Veteran who served two tours in Vietnam and gave his heart into everything...
Robert Allen Smith
Dec 4, 2020
Robert Allen Smith (Uncle Bubber) went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 4th, 2020 at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 12th, 2020 at 2:00PM at the Springs of Living Water Free Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Robert Allen Smith was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to...
Rosalie Hatfield
Dec 2, 2020
Rosalie Hatfield of Council bluffs, IA went to her heavenly home Wednesday December 2, 2020 two days before her 87th birthday. Rosalie Hatfield was born to James and Alta (Rogers) Rose on December 4, 1933 in Aline, OK. Rosalie grew up on an acreage in northwest Oklahoma with her 13 brothers and sisters. She was determined to complete her education....
Opal Mae Dirks
Dec 2, 2020
Opal Mae Dirks (93) passed away on December 2, 2020 at Sunset Home Assisted Living Facility near Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Services will be held on Monday December 7, 2020 at 10:30 am at the Mountain View Mennonite Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. A complete obituary to follow.
Ralph Vernon Langford
Dec 1, 2020
Ralph Vernon Langford, lifelong resident of Boundary County, Idaho passed away December 1, 2020 peacefully, in his home where he resided. Ralph was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on June 10, 1943. Ralph is preceded in death by his Parents, Henry and Evelyn Langford; Wife, Marian Jean Langford; Brother, Berrien (Bart) Langford; and Son, Ralph Vernon Langford Jr. Ralph spent...
Phyllis J Holmes
Nov 28, 2020
In Loving Memory of Phyllis J. Holmes, Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister and Aunt who passed on to be with many family and friends that moved on before her, on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in the Life Care Center of Sandpoint, Idaho. She was 87 years old. Phyllis was born the oldest of five children on December 25, 1932...
Lavon Williams
Nov 27, 2020
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,...
Glea Joan Mead
Nov 26, 2020
Glea Joan Mead (90) passed away on November 26, 2020 at the Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Graveside services will be held on Friday December 4, 2020 at 1:00pm in the Porthill Cemetery, Joan was born on April 8, 1930 in Porthill, Idaho to Alfred and Ora (Huff) Baker. She grew up on the farm graduating from...
Robert C Richel
Nov 23, 2020
Robert C. Richel passed away on November 23, 2020 at Kootenai Medical Center, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Full Obituary to follow.
Earl William Metier
Nov 19, 2020
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Metier passed away November 19, 2020. Terry preceded Earl in death by 12 hours. A celebration of life gathering will be held at the Chic and Chop reserved for 2pm on May 14, 2021. Theresa Steffina Pribesh was born October 15, 1940, in Allegheny, PA to Steven and Stella Pribesh. Terry is Survived by two bothers...
Teresa Steffina Metier
Nov 19, 2020
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Metier passed away November 19, 2020. Terry preceded Earl in death by 12 hours. A celebration of life gathering will be held at the Chic and Chop reserved for 2pm on May 14, 2021. Theresa Steffina Pribesh was born October 15, 1940, in Allegheny, PA to Steven and Stella Pribesh. Terry is Survived by two bothers...