Obituaries for Kootenai County Idaho

Glenn Jackson
Post Falls

Thursday, March 24, 2005
Memorial service for former Kootenai County Commission Chairman Glenn R. Jackson, 73, will be Friday at 1p.m. at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel.
Mr. Jackson, who was born in Syracuse, N.Y., died March 19 at Kootenai Medical Center.
He moved to California with his family at age 5 and graduated from high school in South Tahoe, Calif., where he raced as a snow skier. He earned a pilot's license at the age of 16 and owned his own plane one year later.
Mr. Jackson served with the Air Force in Biloxi, Miss., during the Korean War and attained the rank of sergeant before his military discharge.
He graduated from San Jose State College in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in industrial management . He later earned a master's degree in public administration from the University of Idaho and completed the academic portion of a Ph.D. at UI.
Mr. Jackson briefly worked for Pisano Brothers Construction Co. in California before owning his own construction company. He then went to work as vice president of marketing for W.R. Ames Co., an irrigation equipment and shelving manufacturer in Milpitas, Calif., from 1962 to 1971.
He married his wife, Lynn in 1965.
The couple settled in Post Falls in 1971 after he purchased Ponsness-Warren Inc. of Rathdrum, a shotgun shell, rifle and pistol reloading equipment manufacturer.
Mr. Jackson was elected as a Republican to a four-year term as Kootenai County commissioner in 1980 and sold his business in 1983.
He was re-elected to a two-year term on the commission in 1984 and served until his defeat in the 1986 Republican primary election. He served as commission chairman during his entire tenure as county commissioner and was instrumental in beginning the county paramedic program.
Mr. Jackson then formed a management mediation and land-use planning consulting service, G.R. Jackson and Associates.
In 1990 he began working as a senior research associate for Eastern Washington University's Institute for Urban and Local Studies in 1990 and was employed there until the institute closed in 1994.
Mr. Jackson then became a partner with his son, Scott, and opened Digital Productions in Coeur d'Alene. They sold the business in 1998.
He then served for three years with the Idaho Department of Disaster Services as coordinator of the $16.7 million Milo Creek flood-control project in Wardner and Kellogg.
Mr. Jackson most recently consulted with the University of Idaho in the development of a nonpolluting method for the U.S. Forest Service to convert slash and small timber into energy.
He enjoyed the outdoors and was active in hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and sailboat racing on Lake Coeur d'Alene. He was a champion trap shooter and a licensed glider.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn; five children, Mark Jackson of Troutdale, Ore., Scott Jackson of Worley, Idaho, Glenn Jackson of Rathdrum, Maree Boyd of Coeur d'Alene and Sara Jackson of Hayden, Idaho; two stepchildren, Laura Ulrich of Hayden, Idaho, and Mike Veazie of Los Gatos, Calif.; two brothers, Norm of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Bud of Montgomery, Ala.; and 11 grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Kootenai County Paramedic Program, c/o Kootenai County Emergency Medical Services System, P.O. Box 2823, Post Falls, ID 83854.

©Amy Crooks

Muriel Mitchell, 82

Muriel Mitchell, 82, of Hayden died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 at her home. She was born July 10, 1922, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Malcom and Isabella MacCallum. She came to Hayden in 1955 and has been a resident since then. She was the head housekeeper for the country club for several years. The family would like to thank her many longtime friends for the kindness and love.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Cheryl Mitchell of Hayden; grandson Brandon Mitchell of Missoula, Mont; sisters Edna Smith and Olive Nicol of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

At her request, no servies will be held. Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

©Amy Crooks

Miller, Louise

Louise M. Miller, 87, of 1207 Lakeside, Coeur d'Alene died Monday, 19 July 1982 in Kootenai Memorial Hospital.

Born as Louise Nelson on Nov. 27, 1894, in Marshall, Minn, she came to North Idaho in 1923 and married Roy Miller in Roy, Wash. She was a housewife and member of First United Methodist Church with which she was active with several groups.

Survivors include her husband at home; daughter Bonnie (Mrs. K. James) Klason of Federal Way, Wash., and grandchildren Eric Klason of Fairbanks, Daren Klason fo Fayetteville, N.C., and Kevin Klason of Milton, Wash.

Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday in First United Methodist Church with Rev. Al Aosved and Rev. Myron Sharrard officiating. Burial is in the old section of Forest Cemetery with English Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be to the Methodist Fund or a favorite charity.

©Amy Crooks

Miller, George

George L Miller. 81, a former Rathdrum resident, died, 11 Jan 1982 Monday in his home in Spokane.

Born Dec. 2, 1900, in Wimbledon, N.D., in 1905 he came to Rathdrum where he attended shools, married Stella Stoutenburg in 1923 and worked for the railroads. He moved to Spokane in 1950 and was a custodian for the Spokesman-Review retiring in 1965. He attended First Church of the Open bible, Spokane.

Survivors Include his wife at home; son Eugene of Vancouver, Wash.; daughter Violet (Mrs. Alvin) Marr fo Headland, Ma., 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Funeral service is today at Ball and Dodd Funeral Home, Spokane. Burial is Spokane Memorial Gardens.

©Amy Crooks

Mitchell, Albert

Albert L. Mitchell, 62, of Hayden Lake, died Wednesday, 21 July 1982 in Deaconess Hosptial, Spokane.

Born Dec. 8, 1919, in Wallaceburg, Ont., he served with the Royal Canadian Army during World War II and married Muriel MacCullum in 1943 in Winnipeg. He moved to North Idaho in 1955 and worked in area sawmills. From 1966-1970 he operated Dairy Delite in Hayden Lake and from 1970-1976 he owned and operated Dolphins Dinghy in Coeur d'Alene. He was a member of the Eagles.

Survivors include his wife at home, son Randy of Hayden Lake, brother Art Ford of Canada, sisters Mildred Bereya of Calafornia and Frances Rovinson of Michigan, and grandon Brandon Mitchell of Missoula.

Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Lake Chapel, was in charge of the funeral service and cremation.

©Amy Crooks

Miller, Wylene

Wylene F. Miller, 64, Post Falls died Thursday, 16 Sep 1982 in Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane.

Born Jan. 3, 1918 in Monte Vista, Colo.,, she married William Miller in 1945 in Superior, Mont. She came to Post Falls six years ago and was a housewife and a member of the Post Falls Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Survivors Include her husband at home, daughter Jana Miller of Post Falls, mother Elsie Andrews of Coeur d'Alene, and nieces and nephews.

Funeral service is 12:30 p.m. Monday in Post Falls Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Farren Nielsen officiating. Burial is in Evergreen Cemetery with English Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

©Amy Crooks

Miller, Gordon R.

Gordon Ralph Miller, 45, of Hayden Lake, died Saturday, 23 Jan 1982 in Kootenai Memorial Hospital of injuries he suffered in a snow plowing accident.

Born May 17, 1936, in Tarrington, Wyo., he moved to Canyon County in 1940. He graduated from high school in Parma. He married the former Alice Pauline Ballard in Parma May 23, 1954.

The moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1954 and to the Rimrock area in 1962. He had owned and operated Miller's Farm and Garden in Dalton Gardens since 1971. He was a member of the Hayden Lake Friends Church and the Hayden Lake Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife Pauline, in the home; son Walter G. Miller, in the U.S. Navy in San Diego, Calif.; daughters Joyce (Mrs. James) Miller of Hayden Lake and Laurel Miller of Coeur d'Alene; and parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Miller of Parma.

Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Tuesday in Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Lake. Funeral Service is 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Hayden Lake Friends Church, with Rev. Robert Schneiter officiating. Cremation will follow. The family requests memorials be made to the Friends Missions Fund, in care of the church of Yates Funeral Home.

©Amy Crooks

Miller, Don

Don B. Miller, 72 of Post Falls died Thursday, 22 July 1982 at home.

Born Dec. 3, 1909, in Graybull N.C. he moved with his parents to Southwick Teaken near Kendrick in 1911. He came to Post Falls in 1944 and was a forklift operator in the shipping department of Kaiser Aluminum, Trentwood. He was a member of Cloverleaf Grange.

Survivors include a son, Dr. Earl Miller of Haywood, Calif.; and Donna (Mrs. William) Vowels of Spokane, seven grandchildren and three great-grand-children. Preceding him in death were his wife Elizabeth (Betty) in 1980 and a sister Dorothy.

Funeral service is 2 p.m. Monday in English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

©Amy Crooks

Elizabeth (Stark) Harvey
Post Falls
Saturday, February 14, 2004
Memorial service for Elizabeth (Stark) Harvey, 97, will be at a later date at Calvary Lutheran Church in Post Falls. English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d'Alene is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Harvey, who was born in Alexandria, Russia, died Feb. 5.
She migrated with her family from Russia to Sterling, Colo., in 1910.
Mrs. Harvey settled in Post Falls in 1954.
She later lived in Las Vegas, Nev., for 14 years due to health reasons before returning to North Idaho.

She worked as a cook and baker in the restaurant industry from 1954 to 1978 and owned Betty's Restaurant in Rathdrum.
Mrs. Harvey was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church and enjoyed reading the Bible, crocheting, crossword puzzles and knitting.
She was preceded in death by two husbands.
Survivors include two children, Robert Michel of Hayden, Idaho, and Elsie Cunningham of Seal Beach, Calif.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, 1011 N. Compton St., Post Falls, ID 83854.

©Amy Crooks

GIESE, Sharla M. (Maney)
(Age 42)
Sharla passed away peacefully the morning of July 30th, 2006 surrounded by her mom and dad, Deanna and Richard Maney, and sister and brother in law, Leanna and Scott Frazier, and "loving companion," Darrell Sims. Sharla was born August 9, 1963 to Richard and Deanna Maney in Havre, Montana. Sharla and her family moved to Washington State in the mid 1960's; where she graduated from University High School in the Spokane Valley in 1980. After high school she moved to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho and knew that would be her lifelong home. It was in Coeur d' Alene where Sharla met her soul mate and love of her life, Darrell Sims.Together they enjoyed boating and four wheeling. They traveled twice a year to four wheeling events on the Oregon coast. Darrell's business allowed them to travel the United States and sometimes overseas. She loved San Diego. Sharla loved company and company loved Sharla because of her gracious hospitality, always making you feel very special. She was thoughtful, caring, and there to lend a warm heart and open ear for all. Her fun loving laugh said it all, giving to others before herself. She loved to laugh and provided the spark of energy that kept us smiling and at times brought us to joyful tears. Darrell and Sharla were blessed with many close friends. She was an excellent cook and loved to entertain and would not allow anyone (dad included) to interfere in her kitchen. She loved to putter in the yard and her flower garden, always bringing the best blooms indoors to decorate the house. Sharla loved animals with an extreme fervor and would go out of her way to protect them; her three cats, LeeKing (leaking), Gizmo, and Kitten were loved nearly to a fault. She also had a passion with telephones, especially the part about talking on them. Sharla believed in God, was conservative by choice, and was a most patriotic American and it showed. Sharla was preceded in death by her brother Randy Mcleslie of Rathdrum, Idaho and paternal grandparents, Pat (Maney) Connelly and William Maney, also Mary Mae (Sisson) Alvstad, Mike Sisson, and Grandpa John Alvstad. Her survivors include companion Darrell Sims of Post Falls, Idaho; parents: Richard and Deanna Maney of Arlee, Montana; sister and brother-in-law: Leanna and Scott Frazier of Kent, Washington. Also included are nephews: Ryan (Suzann) Frazier of Kirkland, Washington; Joel Frazier of Kent, Washington and Michael McLeslie (Amanda) of Rathdrum, Idaho; two uncles: Patrick and Robert Maney of Havre, Montana; and aunts: Clo (Earny) Faechner of Havre and Judy (Bruce) Waldhausen of Culbertson, Montana. YATES FUNERAL HOME, COEUR D'ALENE CHAPEL, was entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Sharla's online memorial and sign her guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

©Amy Crooks

Dolores (Benz) Evans
Rathdrum, Idaho
Thursday, January 15, 2004
Memorial service for Dolores Darlene (Benz) Evans, 66, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel.
Mrs. Evans, who was born in Coeur d'Alene died Monday.
She grew up in Coeur d'Alene and was a 16-year resident of Pinehurst, Idaho, before moving to Richland.
Mrs. Evans moved to Rathdrum eight years ago.
She was a homemaker. She enjoyed dancing and often delighted others with her rendition of the jitterbug. She also enjoyed interior decorating and embroidery.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Paul; three sons, Ronald Evans of Post Falls, Charles Evans of Pocatello, Idaho, and Donald Evans of Peshastin, Wash.; and two daughters, Verlene Madsen of Coeur d'Alene and Claudene Averil of Orlando, Fla.

©Amy Crooks

REYNOLDS, Milton Irvin "Bill"
(Age 84)
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Died peacefully at home in Rathdrum, Idaho May 17, 2007. He was born April 4, 1923 to Arthur and Ollie (Strayer) Reynolds in Ritchy, Newton County, Missouri. Bill grew up in Pierce City, Missouri, working on farms. He worked in California before coming to Idaho. He was drilling wells when he first came to Rathdrum. He married PearlieBradbury August 31, 1946 in Rathdrum. He and Pearlie returned to Rathdrum in 1948 where they have resided since their return. In Rathdrum he worked for Merle Hansen's Mobile Station. Bill ended his working career in 1985 when he retired from Idaho Veneer Plant in Post Falls. He loved to hunt, fish, and all sports. He played on the Rathdrum Baseball town team; one of his favorite pictures is of the championship team. He coached little league and basketball town teams. He was a big Lakeland fan and never missed any type of game, whether a grandchild was playing or not. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Doud and Willie Olive Reynolds, Pierce City, Missouri; sisters Gertrude Brownlee, Fern Bryden; brothers Lloyd Reynolds, Cecil Reynolds and Richard Reynolds. He is survived by his wife, Pearlie Reynolds; daughter Pearly Jean McCrite, husband John; son, Michael Reynolds, wife Peggy all of Rathdrum; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one brother Lew Reynolds of Napa, California; and many nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held Tuesday May 22nd from 6-8 PM at YATES FUNERAL HOME COEUR D'ALENE CHAPEL. Graveside services will be Wednesday May 23 at 2:00PM at Pine Grove Cemetery in Rathdrum. A small luncheon will be held at the Reynolds home. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. Please visit Bill's memorial and sign his online guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.

©Amy Crooks

HUSSEY, Hilfred
(Age 87)
Sunday, May 20, 2007
of Coeur d'Alene ID passed away May 14th, 2007. She was born June 8, 1919 on the family homestead in Brainerd, Minnesota to Andrew and Hannah (Mjones) Anderson, the ninth of ten children. As a young woman she traveled to Seattle, WA to visit her two sisters, Victoria and Louise, and while there she took a job at the Model Electric Bakery. Soon she met Brien Hussey and they were married six months later on April 30, 1948. They moved to Post Falls, ID in 1953 and to d'Alene in 1954. Hil has been a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for well over fifty years where she taught Sunday and Bible school early on. Later she was active in many church events and activities and was renowned for her lefse recipe, traditional Norwegian unleavened potato bread. She was always baking for her family and others and giving constantly to the church and people in need. At Christmas her home was filled for weeks with the smells and flavors of over thirty kinds of baked breads and candies. She is survived by her husband of nearly sixty years, Brien of Coeur d'Alene; sisters, Victoria Aspholm of Seattle and Mardelle Aspholm of Boone, Iowa; sons, David (Marilyn) of Sandpoint, ID, Raymond (Mary) of Boise, ID; grandsons, Sean and David of Boise and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 P.M, Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Coeur d'Alene with a reception to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church. YATES FUNERAL HOME, COEUR D'ALENE CHAPEL, has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Hil's memorial and sign her on-line guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.

©Amy Crooks

Rebecca 'Becky' Carpenter
Post Falls
Thursday, August 19, 2004
Memorial service for Rebecca M. "Becky" Carpenter, 55, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Post Falls. English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d'Alene is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Carpenter, who was born in Post Falls, died Sunday.
She grew up in Pinehurst, Idaho, and attended Kellogg High School. She moved to Coeur d'Alene 30 years ago.
She was married to Larry Graves in 1966. She married Jim Carpenter in 1973.
Mrs. Carpenter worked as a sales representative for Interstate Foods/Team Northwest for 18 years and had served as sales manager for the past six years.
She was a sports mom and enjoyed camping, traveling and golf.
Mrs. Carpenter was a member of the Prairie Falls Women's Golf Club.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Randy Carpenter and Brian Graves, both of Post Falls; a stepdaughter, Pamela Coe of Rathdrum, Idaho; her mother, Ruth Baldwin of Pinehurst; seven brothers, George, Pat and Les Baldwin, all of Pinehurst, Boyd and Gary Baldwin, both of Post Falls, Ron Baldwin of Hayden, Idaho, and Joe Baldwin of Battle Mountain, Nev.; a sister, Sherry Swartz of La Grande, Ore.; and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

©Amy Crooks

George `Georgio' Abisalih
Rathdrum, Idaho
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Memorial service for George Victor "Georgio" Abisalih, 61, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Lake City Community Church in Coeur d'Alene. Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d'Alene is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Abisalih, who was born in Lawrence, Mass., died Dec. 13.
He grew up in Lawrence before graduating from high school in Southern California. He served in the Marine Corps Special Forces in the early 1960s.
Mr. Abisalih returned to Southern California and owned Big George's Barbecue, El Patio Mexican Food, and Matt and Tony's Sub Shop. He moved to the Coeur d'Alene area in 1990 and founded Georgio's Pizza, Pasta and Subs with shops in Post Falls, Hayden, Coeur d'Alene and Rathdrum.
He was a member of Lake City Community Church.
Mr. Abisalih married his wife, Kerry, in 1996, and they both became AFLAC Insurance agents in 1997.
Survivors include his wife; two children, Ninon Atwood and Brent Abisalih, both of Southern California; three stepchildren, Ryan, Leslie and Eric King; and a sister, Judy of San Francisco.
Memorials may be made to Lake City Community Church Building Fund, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815.

©Amy Crooks

1922 Coeur d'Alene Evening Press, Thursday, Nov 2, 1922 - John Mullenax Dies - John Mullenax, who was connected with the Mullenax tragedy in Mica two years ago when Mrs. Mullenax drowned her three children, died in Los Angeles yesterday following an operation for appendicitis, according to information received here today by Rev. P. J. Luvants of the Trinity Lutheran Church, and the body will be shipped here for burial. Funeral arrangements will be made later.

Coeur d'Alene Evening Press, October 28, 1927: Mrs. Mullenax dies at Coeur d'Alene Homes - Mrs. Mary Mullenax, 81 years, died this morning at Coeur d'Alene Homes for the Aged after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the Homes chapel, Rev. Johnson officiating and interment will be in Forest cemetery, Cassedy's Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Mullenax formerly lived near Mica Bay. Her son, who was a resident of this city and of Mica, died several years ago. No other relatives survive.

[This is not accurate, as her two granddaughters from son John's first marriage were alive. Note and obit submitted by Susan Hintz]

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