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Lance D. Roy

August 21, 1971 ~ September 10, 2004

Graveside memorial services for Lance were Wednesday, September 15, 2004, at Westmond Cemetery in Westmond/Cocolalla, Idaho.

Lance D. Roy, 33, Coeur d'Alene died Sept. 10, 2004, in Coeur d'Alene.

He was born Aug. 21, 1971, to Larry J. and Ro Jean (Weaver) Roy.

He moved to Cocolalla with his family when he was 7 and graduated from Sandpoint High School. Lance enlisted in the Navy, serving two years. He was stationed in Bremerton, Wash. After his discharge, he returned to the Coeur d'Alene area. He worked for Kootenai Electric and was training as an apprentice lineman. Lance then worked miscellaneous jobs and then went to Alaska where he worked on the fishing boats.

He loved motor cross racing, water sports and hunting. He enjoyed camping and always referred to Idaho as God's Country.

He is survived by his mother Ro Jean and husband Fred Gravelle, Cocolalla; father Larry and wife Bonnie Roy, Aloha, Ore.; daughter Ashlie Roy, Sagle; stepdaughter Katie McIntire, Sagle; sister Lona Lindstrom, Coeur d'Alene; brothers Rob Gravelle, Rathdrum, Jeff Gravelle, Dalton Gardens, and David Gravelle, Hauser Lake; and grandmothers Bernice Weaver, Lewiston, and Edna Poston, Post Falls.

Contributions can be made to Ashlie Roy, Panhandle Public Employee Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 592, Sandpoint, ID 83864.

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Name: Valerie Scates
City: Spokane
State: Wa
Country: usa
Email: mooneshadoww@hotmail.com
Date: 12/12/03

Rojean, Fred and all of Lance's family and friends,

There are no words that express my heartfelt sorrow. I have sat here for hours trying to fill this space with words to let you know the depth of my feelings but nothing comes. I can't say I understand how you feel or offer words of incouragement; all I know and believe is that God has a plan for each of us that can not be altered by you or me. I do believe he is there in times like this silently helping us endure the pain no matter how deep, and there is another life we'll lead and we will all be reunited again.

I would like to submit the following poem.

Don't Tell Me That You Understand

Don't tell me that you understand, don't tell me that you know
Don't tell me that I will survive, how I will surely grow.

Don't tell me this is just a test, that I am truly blessed
That I am chosen for the task, apart from all the rest.

Don't come at me with answers that can only come from me.
Don't tell me how my grief will pass, that I will soon be free.

Don't stand in judgement of the bonds I must untie.
Don't tell me how to grieve, don't tell me when to cry.

My life is filled with selfishness, my pain is all I see,
But I need you and your love more then ever ...Unconditionally.

Accept me in my ups and downs, I need someone to share,
Just hold my hand and let me cry, and say "My Friend, I care."

-Author Unknown

Sincerely and with love,
Valerie

Sorrow is a fruit. God does not make it grow on limbs too weak to bear."

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Name: Keith and Charity Faul
City: wilbur
State: wa
Country: united states
Email: kcfaul@wildcatfan.net
Date: 09-12-04

He will be missed by many

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Name: Barbara Stevens
City: Rathdrum
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: gramstevens@aol.com
Date: 9/13/04

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara Stevens (Art Coleman's sister)

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Name: Bonnie Maskell Juds
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: ID
Email: bonnie@wilbertprecast.com
Date: 9/13/04

Ro Jean,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. It's been along time since I have seen you but I have thought about often. Please take care.

Love you

Bonnie Maskell Juds

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Name: Cary and Ann Poston
City: Cocolalla
State: Idaho
Email: crposton@sandpoint.net
Date: 9/13/04

We send our condolences to family and friends and will keep Lance in our thoughts.

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Name: Rhonda (Coleman) Clapper
City: CoerdAlene
State: ID
Email: rclappe@kimball.com
Date: 09/13/04

So sorry for your loss, all my prayers and sympathy are will all of you...

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Name: Harold and Alice Gustafson
City: Scottsdale,
State: Arizona
Country: USA
Email: alcgst@aol.com
Date: 9/13/04

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in this time of sorrow.

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Name: Bert & Audrey Maskell
City: Oldtown
State: Idaho
Country: U.S.A.
Email: lilaudie@imbris.com
Date: 9-13-04

We share your grief in this very difficult time. we pray that God gives you the strength to get through this void in your life. You will be O.K. I know how strong you are, and will be. He left you Ashley to love. He will live on in your memory of good times past. We thank God that we have not had to experience this kind of tragedy, so I can,t say "I know how you feel". But I know it must be a terrible loss. God be with you.
Audrey & Bert Maskell

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Name: Art Coleman
City: Coeur d'Alene
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: artcoleman1@adelphia.net
Date: 9/13/04

My condolences to the entire Gravelle/Roy families. I only can hope Lance has found the peace he so deserves. I hope that the family will find peace also.

All my love.

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Name: Robin Patterson
City: Colorado Springs
State: CO
Country: USA
Email: robinnshane@adelphia.net
Date: 09/14/2004

I am so very sorry for your loss. Lance was a wonderful, caring person with a great sense of humor. I enjoyed knowing him and being his friend. May God be with you all for now and ever more. Rely on God for strength he will provide. He will definately be missed by us all. If you need anything at all, don't hesitate to ask. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all! Love and prayers, Robin (Ellison) Patterson

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Name: Brookes Spencer
City: Coeur D'Alene
State: Idaho
Email: bpscda@yahoo.com
Date: 09-14-04

To the family of Lance Roy,

I am so sorry for your loss, but am grateful I got to know Lance. He and I spent 4 months together working aboard fish processing vessels in the Bearing Sea in the early portion of 2001.

Lance was a breath of fresh air. He and I got to know each other fairly well since we were working side by side for 16 hours a day. Lance was always playing harmless practical jokes and it still makes me laugh thinking of some of them. Lance is still one of the only highlights of my time in the Bearing Sea. I will miss him and his humor.

I was shocked to read in the CDA Press that he had passed away and am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for your family.

Brookes Spencer

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Name: Russ Radis
City: Sandpoint
State: Idaho
Email: merlin83864@aol.com
Date: 9/14/04

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Name: Melinda Widgren
City: Las Vegas
State: Nevada
Country: USA
Email: mwidgren@hotmail.com
Date: 09-14-04

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for your loss.

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Name: Rachel Jacobson
City: Covington
State: Wa
Country: US
Email: racjac101@yahoo.com
Date: 09-14-04

Lance and I were high school friends, he was always a goofy fun loving guy. I will cherish all the good times I had with him. I am sorry for the loss your family is going through, You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
   Rachel Jacobson

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Name: Robert E. Jacobson Jr
City: ID
State: Sagle
Country: USA
Email: apejacobson@netzero.com
Date: 9-14-04

My condolences to the families. I knew Lance since I was 15 yrs old, he was a good friend. I enjoyed many things with Lance,hunting,motorcycle riding and working. He will be missed.

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Name: Heather Sheffler
City: Bothell
State: Wa.
Email: mrswoo@comcast.net
Date: 9/14/04

To the family of Lance,

I had the pleasure of going to school with Lance (ElRoy) for as long as I can remember, and we were room-mates for a short time in Coeur d'Alene. He was one of the funniest people I have ever met. Lance was a good friend to me, and I will miss him. I am so sorry for your loss.

Heather Sheffler

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Name: Paul and Kelly Howell and family
City: Salt Lake City
State: Utah
Email: Burgiejean@aol.com
Date: 09/15/04

Rogene, Larry, Lana, nd especially little Ashley we were so sorry to here about your loss and the loss of our friend. We are praying for all of you and wish we could have been there. I wish we could have done more for Lance, we cared for him deeply. Paul and I and the rest of the Howell family will keep you in our prayers and in our hearts and offer our deepest sympathies.

sincerely,
Paul, Kelly, Dylan and Kayla Howell

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Name: Chuck & Sylvia Humes
City: Sagle
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: humescs@msn.com
Date: 09/06/2002

Dear Ro and Fred,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Keep your fondest memories of Lance close to your heart.

With loving regards, Chuck & Sylvia

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Name: Jacinda & Tom Bokowy
City: Sandpoint
State: Idaho
Email: jbokowy@earthlink.net
Date: September15, 2004

Lance's Family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to each and every one of you. I met Lance in the 7th grade. We were best of friends. I can remember being on the phone with Lance for hours and hours at a time. He was a great person and a great friend.

May peace replace your heartache,
Jacinda & family

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Name: Anne Marie (Parker) Casey
City: Sandpoint
State: ID
Country: USA
Email: acasey@purewatertech.com
Date: 9/15/04

I went to school with Lance and he always had a smile on his face and made me laugh so many times. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

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Name: Angie Williams Thompson
City: Omaha
State: NE
Country: USA
Email: athompson@creighton.edu
Date: 9/16/04

To Lance's Family:
I went to school with Lance at Southside starting in the 3rd Grade. I remember him mostly from the years of junior high. He was always very kind and genuine and always had a smile on his face! I have had, and will always have, fond memories of him. When my mother told me of his passing, I was deeply saddened. I am sorry for your loss. I wish you and everyone who is grieving peace.
Sincerely,
Angie Williams Thompson

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Name: stacy raver (jeffres)
City: sagle
State: id.
Email: alicia83864
Date: 9/15/04

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Name: Meyla Bianco Johnston
City: Sandpoint
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: meylab@imbris.com
Date: September 17

I am so sorry to Lance's family for this tremendous loss. I knew Lance in high school and always enjoyed his zest for life and sense of humor. The memories I have of him include a lot of laughter and fun. He will be missed very much.

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Name: Darlene and Art Young
City: Cocolalla
State: ID
Email: artyoung@sisna.com
Date: 9-17-04

Dear Fred & Rojean

    We are so sorry for your loss.

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Name: Kim, Jayson and Jenica
City: Longview
State: WA
Email: mcgrath4043@adelphia.net
Date: 9-17-04

Fred and Rojean,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. We remmeber Lance mostly from our camping trips. Lance was full of smiles and energy. Always a pleasure to have him around :) He will be in our prayers. He is in the Lords good care now. Hugs to you and your loved ones.

"For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:"   Job 19:25-26

Love,
Kim McGrath, Jayson & Jenica Coleman

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Name: Diana Lindstrom
City: Forest Grove
State: Oregon
Country: USA
Email: redhotgreeneyegirl@webtv.net
Date: 9-18-04

RoJean,Fred & Family,
   I am truly sorry for your loss!!! I had the pleasure of knowing what a wonderful, loving person Lance was, he will live on in all of our hearts! Know one thing he is watching over all of us and we will be with him again!! you are all in my prayers. I am here for you always.
                Love, Diana Lindstrom

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Name: Diana Lindstrom
City: Forest Grove
State: Oregon
Country: USA
Email: redhotgreeneyegirl@webtv.net
Date: 9-18-04

RoJean,Fred & Family,
   I am truly sorry for your loss!!! I had the pleasure of knowing what a wonderful, loving person Lance was, he will live on in all of our hearts! Know one thing he is watching over all of us and we will be with him again!! you are all in my prayers. I am here for you always.
                Love, Diana Lindstrom

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Name: Leana Lindstrom
City: Forest Grove
State: Oregon
Country: USA
Email: lululindstrom@hotmail.com
Date: 9-18-04

Lance is my Uncle and I only can remember good memories of him because there were no bad ones to remember.I have memories when me and tyus and him would stay up extra late and play games and just have a great time.I also remember having water balloon fights.I miss him so much and he is in my heart and I can't wait for the day to see him and give him the biggest hug ever!!!I love you uncle lancer and miss you so much I LOVE YOU SO MUCH IT HURTS AND I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY
       LOVE LEANA YOUR NEICE

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Name: ed hatcher
City: los angeles
State: CA
Email: edhatcher@attbi.com
Date: 9-20-2004

To all of Lance's family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I will always remember Lance as he was through gradeschool, the southside years, and racing motocross together, as one of the happiest and funniest guys I'll ever know.
He will be missed greatly.

ed (eddie) hatcher