Obituaries

Garvin Gary Lyle

Garvin Gary Lyle

Dec 25, 2020

On December 25,2020 Garvin Gary Lyle went to rest in God’s beautiful garden; for he only takes the best. Surrounded by his wife, four daughters and his son, he was embraced peacefully with open arms. Born in Eads, Colorado, to Clifford and Mable Lyle, he joined his brothers Ewing, Lowell and sister Laurel. He arrived home from the hospital nameless...

Gary Boyd Ashdown

Gary Boyd Ashdown

Dec 14, 2020

Gary Boyd Ashdown of Bonners Ferry, ID, peacefully passed away in his home on December 14, 2020. Gary is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth “Skipper” Ashdown; his children, Candy Bath (Andy), Geina Fivecoats (Dave), Terisa Dunson (Mike), Josh Ashdown (Autumn), Neila Sievert (Jay), and Curtis Smith (April). He is predeceased by his grand daughter Makayla Vignali; his...

Bill Lawrence

Bill Lawrence

Dec 7, 2020

Bill Lawrence was born June 1, 1936 in Texas. 84 years later on Dec. 7th 2020, while walking his little dog in the twilight, he was called into eternity by the Most High. God called his name and he left his husk behind. He was a loving dad, a diligent hard worker, a good provider, very generous, loyal to his...

Constance (Connie) M. Portrey

Constance (Connie) M. Portrey

Dec 5, 2020

On December 5, 2020, heaven gained a special angel in Constance (Connie) Portrey, age 95. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 ay 11:00 am in the Grandview Cemetery. Connie was born on September 25, 1925, to Hazell Parnell Bry and Evelyn Marjorie (Rakness) Bry in Berthold, North Dakota. She attended grade school in Berthold and...

James (Jim) Raymond Taylor

James (Jim) Raymond Taylor

Dec 5, 2020

Jim Taylor passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday, December 5th, two weeks shy of his 72 birthday. Originally from the Midwest, Jim Taylor was a patient man — generous to a fault — He was born in Chariton, Iowa, in1948. He grew up on a large dairy farm, graduating High School and attending veterinary college with a champion swimming scholarship....

Rodney T Carter

Rodney T Carter

Dec 4, 2020

Rodney T. Carter left this world behind December 4, 2020. It was our honor to know such a beloved character and dedicated man. He leaves behind a niece, Lynnette Haines, of Libby, MT and many dear friends and family, from far and wide. Rodney was a Vietnam Veteran who served two tours in Vietnam and gave his heart into everything...

Robert Allen Smith

Robert Allen Smith

Dec 4, 2020

Robert Allen Smith (Uncle Bubber) went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 4th, 2020 at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 12th, 2020 at 2:00PM at the Springs of Living Water Free Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Robert Allen Smith was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to...

Rosalie Hatfield

Rosalie Hatfield

Dec 2, 2020

Rosalie Hatfield of Council bluffs, IA went to her heavenly home Wednesday December 2, 2020 two days before her 87th birthday. Rosalie Hatfield was born to James and Alta (Rogers) Rose on December 4, 1933 in Aline, OK. Rosalie grew up on an acreage in northwest Oklahoma with her 13 brothers and sisters. She was determined to complete her education....

Opal Mae Dirks

Opal Mae Dirks

Dec 2, 2020

Opal Mae Dirks (93) passed away on December 2, 2020 at Sunset Home Assisted Living Facility near Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Services will be held on Monday December 7, 2020 at 10:30 am at the Mountain View Mennonite Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. A complete obituary to follow.

Ralph Vernon Langford

Ralph Vernon Langford

Dec 1, 2020

Ralph Vernon Langford, lifelong resident of Boundary County, Idaho passed away December 1, 2020 peacefully, in his home where he resided. Ralph was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on June 10, 1943. Ralph is preceded in death by his Parents, Henry and Evelyn Langford; Wife, Marian Jean Langford; Brother, Berrien (Bart) Langford; and Son, Ralph Vernon Langford Jr. Ralph spent...

Phyllis J Holmes

Phyllis J Holmes

Nov 28, 2020

In Loving Memory of Phyllis J. Holmes, Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister and Aunt who passed on to be with many family and friends that moved on before her, on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in the Life Care Center of Sandpoint, Idaho. She was 87 years old. Phyllis was born the oldest of five children on December 25, 1932...

Lavon Williams

Lavon Williams

Nov 27, 2020

Lavon Williams, age 79, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away on November 27, 2020 in her home, surrounded by family. She was born on December 21, 1940 in Sturgis, South Dakota to Leroy and Evelyn Outka. Raised on a family ranch near Union Center, South Dakota, Lavon graduated from Sturgis High School and later from nursing school. For fifteen years,...

Glea Joan Mead

Glea Joan Mead

Nov 26, 2020

Glea Joan Mead (90) passed away on November 26, 2020 at the Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Graveside services will be held on Friday December 4, 2020 at 1:00pm in the Porthill Cemetery, Joan was born on April 8, 1930 in Porthill, Idaho to Alfred and Ora (Huff) Baker. She grew up on the farm graduating from...

Robert C Richel

Robert C Richel

Nov 23, 2020

Robert C. Richel passed away on November 23, 2020 at Kootenai Medical Center, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Full Obituary to follow.

Earl William Metier

Earl William Metier

Nov 19, 2020

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Metier passed away November 19, 2020. Terry preceded Earl in death by 12 hours. A celebration of life gathering will be held at the Chic and Chop reserved for 2pm on May 14, 2021. Theresa Steffina Pribesh was born October 15, 1940, in Allegheny, PA to Steven and Stella Pribesh. Terry is Survived by two bothers...

Teresa Steffina Metier

Teresa Steffina Metier

Nov 19, 2020

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Metier passed away November 19, 2020. Terry preceded Earl in death by 12 hours. A celebration of life gathering will be held at the Chic and Chop reserved for 2pm on May 14, 2021. Theresa Steffina Pribesh was born October 15, 1940, in Allegheny, PA to Steven and Stella Pribesh. Terry is Survived by two bothers...

Jerry John Everhart

Jerry John Everhart

Nov 14, 2020

Jerry Everhart of Bonners Ferry passed away peacefully in his home on November 14th. 2020 with his family by his side. He joins his parents Ray & Edna along with his sisters Linda & Judy. Jerry had been battling pancreatic cancer for almost a year. He never complained or gave up hope & always had a positive attitude. Jerry was...

Mary Frances Hays

Mary Frances Hays

Nov 10, 2020

Mary Frances Hays (age 84) passed away suddenly in Bonner General Hospital on November 10, 2020. She is survived by her brother Jerry, her children Leslie Akin, George Hays, and Paula West; grandchildren Hailey Padilla and husband James, Jenna Caster and husband Greg, Chandler and Colby West; great grandchildren Cole Caster, Cora Caster, and Makayla Padilla. Born in Twin Falls,...

Georgie Ann Maring

Georgie Ann Maring

Nov 10, 2020

Georgia Ann Maring (Georgie) passed away on November 10, 2020 at the age of 83 from natural causes. She was an amazing, wonderful, loving, strong and caring woman. She loved quilting, card making, gardening, farming, cooking, shopping and traveling. On April 27, 1956 she married the love of her life, Lou Maring, Together they raised three children; Louis, Elizabeth and...

Marilyn Faye (Youngblood) Chapman

Marilyn Faye (Youngblood) Chapman

Oct 28, 2020

Marilyn Faye (Youngblood) Chapman passed away at her home on October 28, 2020. She was 67 years old. Services will be held on November 3, 2020 at 12:00 pm at the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home with interment following at Paradise Valley Cemetery with family and close friends. Marilyn was born March 24, 1953 in Oroville, California. At a young age...