Obituaries

Sep 6, 2022

Wendy White, 57, died peacefully at home on September 6, 2022 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho surrounded by her family. Wendy was born on August 31, 1965 the daughter of Ray and Carolyn Hanson Dinning here in Bonners Ferry. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Grandview Cemetery at 9:00 am.

Aug 26, 2022

Michael J. Facha Sr., 71, passed away Aug. 26, 2022, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.

Mike is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Shirley Facha; their two sons, Michael and wife Dawn, and Christopher and wife Libby; grandchildren Courteney, Hannah and Hunter; his mother, Charlotte Robinson; mother-in-law Wilma Watkins;...

Aug 25, 2022

Winifred Casey Bensen, 100, passed away on August 25, 2022 at Boundary County Nursing Home. Winifred was born on May 27, 1922 in Clifton, Massachusetts the daughter of Thomas and Ali O'Toole Casey. No services are planned at this time. This brief notice was provided as a place to leave messages or memories. If a full obituary is prepared it...

Aug 24, 2022

Emily Valo Guthrie, 91, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022 at the Boundary Community Restorium. Emily was born on June 10, 1931 in Copeland, Idaho the daughter of Clarence and Gladys Hildreth Guthrie.

This brief notice was provided as a place to leave messages or memories for the family. If a full obituary is prepared it...

Aug 15, 2022

Michael (Mike) Woodward, 76, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho passed away in the Boundary County Community Hospital on Monday August 15, 2022. He lost his multiyear struggle with Dementia complicated by pneumonia and COVID.

Mike was born in Spokane, WA to Jim and Delores Woodward and had a younger sister Vicki and two half siblings Bob and Judy....

Aug 13, 2022

Raymond Frederick Knicely, 82, of Bonners Ferry, ID, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, August 13, 2022.

Raymond was born on October 21, 1939 in Rockingham County, VA and was a son of the late Dewitt Pierce and Alda Craun (Shank) Knicely. He was a lifelong farmer, operating a dairy and poultry farm in Weyers Cave, VA and...

Aug 8, 2022

Ruth Claire Long-Stickney was born in College Place, Washington on March 6, 1929, to Ivan Dale Long and Ethel Sarah Hopkins-Long. Ruth passed away in her sleep on August 8, 2022, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, at age 93.

A memorial Service was held on August 14, at the Bonners Ferry Seventh-day Adventist Church....

Aug 6, 2022

Elizabeth (“Betty”) Douglas, age 101, died Aug. 6, 2022, at the Extended Care Facility in Bonners Ferry, ID.

She was born Oct. 2, 1920, in Northport, WA, to John and Velosta Chervenell, who operated a series of bakeries in the Inland Northwest. Woodrow Wilson was president the day she was born. Betty lived through the stock market...

Aug 1, 2022

Douglas Miracle, 90, passed away the evening of August 1, 2022 at his home with his son Doyle by his side.

Doug was born June 5, 1932 to Gene and Anne Miracle in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada.

He moved to the Porthill area with his family as a child when his father was transferred as...

Jul 24, 2022

Kevin Robert Larson passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2022. He was born on February 9, 1962 to Lloyd and Mary Emma Larson in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Kevin spent his entire life in Bonners Ferry and loved the area. He was an avid golfer and spent much of his time outdoors. After graduating from high school Kevin...

Jul 20, 2022

Patricia Irene Poulton was born in Winnett, MT to Tillman and Hazel Sandaker joining her siblings Margie, Maurice, Gene with Allen to come later. She met Billie Vern Poulton in 3rd grade and the rest is history, he was the love of her life. They married on March 17, 1953 in Roundup, MT. They had 5 children Rich Poulton,...

Jul 16, 2022

David LeRoy Coats, 90, a resident of Sandpoint and formerly of Bonners Ferry died Saturday, July 16, 2022 in the Life Care Center of Sandpoint.

He was born on June 18, 1932 in Troy, Montana the son of Drew Leaver and Effie Lenora Henson Coats.

He is survived by his sister Kathryn Lark Smith of...

Jul 16, 2022

Nancy Ruth Ashburn Tucker, 91, a resident of Bonners Ferry died at her home on the morning of Saturday, July 16, 2022.  She was born on May 14, 1931 the oldest of four girls to Jim and Katie Bell Hodges Ashburn in Stanford, Texas.

Nancy went to school at Shallowater, Texas and was involved in many sports...

Jul 16, 2022

On Saturday July 16, 2022, Dustin Cody Drapeau, loving soulmate, devoted dad, “biological step-dad”, son, brother, uncle, grandson, and amazing friend passed away at the age of 28. Dustin Cody Drapeau was born on September 16, 1993, in Sandpoint, ID to Christine (Kothe) Miller and Cody Drapeau. Dustin graduated in Bonners Ferry, Class of 2012.

Dustin’s love...

Jul 13, 2022

Alva Vernon Baker, 89, passed away on July 13, 2022. He was at home with his wife of 60 years, Peach, at his side.

Alva was born on March 13, 1933 in Porthill, Idaho. Alva was number nine of ten children, born to Alfred Burtron and Ora Glee Baker. He was raised on Lucas Creek, along the...

Jul 10, 2022

Our very beloved wife, mom, and grandma Mary Ella (Bennett) Dirks was born August 20, 1945, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Aubrey and Elaine Bennett and was raised near Morton Slough.  In 1952, the family moved to Bonners Ferry.  Growing up, she enjoyed horseback riding and waterskiing on Lake Pend Oreille.  Mary graduated in 1963 from Bonners Ferry High School,...

Jul 3, 2022

Netra Sue Herford, 81, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2022 with her family by her side. Netra was born on April 8, 1941 the daughter of Olend and Mildred Compa Shelton in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home. Funeral Service...