Hilda M. Stinebaugh

Hilda M. Stinebaugh, 102, passed away Tuesday, June 10th, at Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller House, surrounded by her family.

Hilda was born on March 12, 1923 to Christian and Emma Erickson in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, the second youngest of five children.

As a young woman, Hilda moved out west and worked as a waitress in California, for NASA in Texas making electronic components,

and as a welder in Portland, OR building warships during World War II. While in Portland, she met her husband Don Stinebaugh. They were married on December 23, 1943 in Portland, OR.

Hilda, Don, and their four children moved to North Idaho in 1959

Hilda and Don enjoyed traveling together for business and pleasure.

Hilda loved spending time with her family. Their home on Corbin Road was a place of gatherings, holidays, birthdays and family get-togethers. So many wonderful memories were created in their home. Ones that will never be forgotten.

Hilda will be remembered by family and friends as one of the kindest, most thoughtful people ever placed on this earth.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Christian and Emma Erickson; her husband, Don Stinebaugh; her sisters, Ellen Grunewald, Dagny Nelson, Edna Grunewald; and her brothers, Glenn Erickson and Louis Erickson. Her children, Leonard (Sonny), Kenneth (Ken), Dennis (Tex), Donald, Rodney, and Donna; and Grandson Michael Gross.

She is survived by her daughter Juanita Minter; and grandchildren David Gross, Kellie (Mark) Willms, Kenny (Robin) Stinebaugh, Lenny Stinebaugh, Tina (John) Holecek, Steve Worley, Dennis Stinebaugh, Camie (Mike) Petrie, Jason Stinebaugh, and Charlotte (Leon) Luther;

And 20 Great Grandchildren; and 15 Great-Great Grandchildren.

Hilda will remain in our hearts forever. We are going to miss you, Mom (Gram). Life will never be the same without you. We love you. Please visit Hilda’s online memorial and sign her guestbook at Hilda M. Stinebaugh Obituary June 10, 2025 - English Funeral Chapel.  Graveside Services will be held Friday, June 20th at 11am at the Evergreen Cemetery Post Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of North Idaho.