All Obituaries

William (Bill) Larry Streeter, age 77   Bill was born in Spokane, WA December 1941 to Arthur (Jack) and Thelma Streeter of Coeur d'Alene Idaho.  Bill was raised in CDA mostly but spent many summers growing up in rural Alaska where his dad helped build bridges.  Bill had an older brother named Jack and when Bill was old enough they logged together.  Bill attended CDA High School and played Basketball, Football and ran Track.  After graduating in 1960, he...

Betty Lee Hove “The Kewpie Lady” born April 23, 1926, passed away peacefully due to age-related heath on December 1, 2019. Betty was simply, tired. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and John Pierce, her Granddaughter, Kristy Rogers (Stacey), Grandson, Eric Hanson, Great Granddaughters, Shelby and Carlee Scholl and Miranda Hanson. In lieu of flowers, she asked memorials be to benefit of the Kootenai Humane Society Building Fund.  Our many thanks for the...

Philip Andrew Garner, age 47, passed away November 29, 2019 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  Phil was born April 21, 1972 to Lee Evans and Martha Ridenour.  Some might say Phil was strong minded and when he set his mind on doing something, he usually got it done. Phil set his mind on marrying Charity Linden in Canby, CA on July 5, 1998. A year later they found themselves moving to North Idaho where they met up with his extended family and started Clear Blue Window Washing....

JOSEPH HENRY DOUTRE JR was born September 26, 1936 the first child of Joseph Doutre Sr. and Clara Davis in Ely, Nevada.  He grew up in Spokane, Washington and South Gate, and San Jose, California.  He attended North Central High School in Spokane then the family moved to San Jose, California where he attended Campbell High School.  His father was a very well-known gunsmith and Joe learned much at his father’s gun shop, where rifles were custom made to order with the...

Wesstelle E Fleener was born on September 16,1920 and passed away peacefully due to age related health issues on November 26, 2019 at the age of 99. Her only child Randell Fleener, daughter in law Gwynne Fleener and grand daughter Amanda Sinclair were with here at her home going.  She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Randell and Gwynne Fleener, 5 grandchildren, Amber Nelson, Ashlea Mauney, Amanda Sinclair, Matthew Fleener, Jason Hill, as well as 21 great...

Lynn David Rasmussen, 75, born in Murray, Utah, passed away on Nov. 25, 2019. Lynn was one of eight children born to Ralph and Edith Rasmussen. He moved with his family to Coeur d’Alene in 1963, where he met his wife of 51 years, Myrna Holt. Lynn served in the Army during the Vietnam War, serving from 1965-1967. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum in 1999 after 35 years with the company. He was a life-time member of the VFW, NRA and the United Steelworkers Union. Lynn spent his entire...

Gerald (Jerry) Clayton Nelson, 75, went to be with his Jesus after a short battle with cancer and complications on November 24th, 2019. He was surrounded by his children, family and those he held dearest to his heart. Jerry was born to Arly and Ruby Nelson on August 6th, 1944 in Walla Walla, Washington. Jerry was gifted with the ability to pick up any musical instrument and play it with no formal instruction and began playing at a very young age. He spent many years playing music...

Dale H. Rolf of Hope, Idaho passed on November 24, 2019 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho at the age of 75 years old. Dale was born on January 15, 1944 in Westboro, Missouri to Erwin H. Rolf and Lozie E. (Fisher) Rolf. He attended N.W.Missouri State Teachers College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Dale married Karen Martin in Sandpoint, Idaho on December 21, 1968. From 1966-2000, Dale worked for Boeing Computer Services in the Seattle,...

Katrina was born in Coeur d’Alene on Sept. 19, 1970, and unexpectedly passed away on Nov. 20, 2019, at her home in Post Falls, Idaho. Katrina was preceded in death by her grandmother, Joyce Elaine Boschee, on Oct. 21, 2019. She was not only her granddaughter, but she was her live-in companion and caregiver until her death. She was also preceded in death by Aaron Michael Chappell. Katrina is survived by her parents, Bonnie and Mike Chappell of Scappoose, Ore. She had two children: a...

Von Decoy Smith (Smitty) 7/24/1930 – 11/18/2019. Von was born in a company town named Mauldin in Arkansas. Von passed peacefully at home in Post Falls, Idaho at the age of 89. Von was a long-time resident of Post Falls. He was a Five Stand Mill Four High operator at Kaiser Aluminum in Spokane, where he retired after 40 years in 1992. Von joined the Army Air Force during World War II. He was only 16 at the time and is Mom, Hattie, would not sign for him to enlist, so he embellished...