William P. Blessing

William P. Blessing (Bill) born October 2, 1943, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has passed away in Boise, Idaho, on March 4, 2026. He was 82 years old and son of W. Phillip Blessing and Norma Crowley Blessing with two surviving siblings, Linda Koep (Court), and Robert Blessing (Lori dec.) all of Coeur d’Alene. He graduated from IHM High School, and earned two bachelor’s degrees, one from Idaho State University, and Eastern Washington University. He and Dian Dawson Blessing have three children, Chad (Marta) Blessing of Boise, Idaho; Todd Blessing of Anchorage, Alaska, and Brooke A. Blessing of Boise. Bill had special love for his six grandchildren: Chad and Rondee’s children Avery and Millie; Todd and Brooke Beardsley Blessing’s children Aidan (Kylie) and Kaiya; and Brooke Blessing’s children Air Force Captain and Pilot Andrew Castillo (Brianna) and Alyssa Helmandollar. A special delight is Mateo, great grandson and son of Captain Andrew and Brianna.

   Bill served proudly in the U.S Army in Viet Nam from 1968-1972 attaining rank of Captain. He earned a Bronze Star. Bill’s career spans many professional roles, including VP of Marketing at Bunker Hill Mining Company, stockbroker for Dean Whitter, financial analyst for the State of Idaho, and the SEC in Seattle. He retired from the State of Idaho Department of Finance.

   Bill loved telling his version of history, was an avid fisherman, and rejoiced with every Seattle Seahawks’ victory. All his friends and relatives smile when remembering him.

   Services: March 21 at 3:30 p.m. St Thomas Cemetery in Coeur d’Alene.