Steven Edward Eller

Steven E. Eller unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2024.

Born to Orville and Lois on November 13, 1953, in Lewiston, Idaho. Steve was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister Lorraine and brother Don. Also, many extended relatives and friends have passed before him.

He lived in Kooskia, Idaho until graduating from CVHS in 1972. He then entered the USAF in 1972 – 1976.

He married Pamela Huhta August 4, 1973, in Harpster, Idaho. They celebrated 50 years in 2023. They resided in Maryland, Thailand, and Texas until September 1976, returning to Idaho.

Daughter Melissa was born in San Antonio, Texas August 1976. Son Chris was born in Clarkston, Washington in January 1978.

Steve worked at Jaypel Potlatch for 2 years before starting a logging career as a timber faller. In 1998 long haul trucking lured him away until retiring. Wife, Pam, joined him as a team driver. He loved being a “paid tourist.” Granddaughter Alexis joined them in the summers for 9 years, 5 to 14 years old. She experienced 47 states with her grandpa.

Steve was also a “weekend warrior” travelling the back roads of Idaho and Montana, fishing, hunting, hiking and shed hunting. His wife and some of his grands enjoyed this with him.

The survivors are his wife, daughter, and son (wife Martha). There are numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, Alexis (Brandon), Pierce, Cash, Dylan, Logan, Jimi, and Amber. Great Grandchildren Adeyn, Floki, Zariyah, Hailie, Waylon, Dylan and Braydon.

A celebration of life will be held on July 20^th, 2024, on the Coeur d’Alene River (Chris’s property) the information will be on Facebook (Martha, Alexis, Pam).