Congratulations!

[Valid RSS] This is a valid RSS feed.

Recommendations

This feed is valid, but interoperability with the widest range of feed readers could be improved by implementing the following recommendations.

Source: https://www.cdacremation.com/blog-feed.xml

  1. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Coeur d'Alene Cremation & Funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coeur d'Alene Cremation and Funeral provides affordable funeral and cremation services to families in North Idaho.]]></description><link>https://www.cdacremation.com/obituaries</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 04:32:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cdacremation.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Wayne Booth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Russell Booth (74) was born in New Westminster, British Columbia on September 18,1949 and passed away after a short illness, at his...]]></description><link>https://www.cdacremation.com/post/wayne-booth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66204fb906000690438e0911</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:45:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0f60d_6b23fad2cb20495d9bdd7f823174c064~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jason34867</dc:creator><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0f60d_6b23fad2cb20495d9bdd7f823174c064~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png"></figure>
  2. <p>Wayne Russell Booth (74) was born in New Westminster, British Columbia on September 18,1949 and passed away after a short illness, at his home in Athol, Idaho on April 10, 2024.  Wayne became a naturalized citizen in 1951 when his family moved from Canada to the Los Angeles area.  While in Southern California, Wayne apprenticed under general contractor James N. Beck and from there began his painting career, where he was proud to have worked on many homes in Beverely Hills.</p>
  3. <p><br /></p>
  4. <p>In the 1970’s, Wayne moved to the panhandle of North Idaho where he continued to work as a contract painter.  Wayne was also an expert upholsterer and for a short time owned his own shop where he specialized in reupholstering, repairing and even reproducing antique furniture.  An artist at heart, Wayne dabbled in drawing, poetry, welding, and became very skilled at woodworking.</p>
  5. <p><br /></p>
  6. <p>Wayne also loved motorcycles and was still riding his Harley just three short years before his passing.  Many of his favorite memories were of rebuilding and restoring Harleys and hot rods and it’s entirely fitting that his last conversation was with his mentor, brother-in-law, and dear friend Dan Shepard Sr. and son, about the subject.</p>
  7. <p><br /></p>
  8. <p>For a time, Wayne was a free spirit who traveled the entire continental United States, lived in multiple places, and at one point found himself on staff at a Christian men’s home in Texas, where he developed and ran a bicycle outreach ministry for impoverished children.  He shared so many colorful stories about his adventures and he loved his time in the ministry.  </p>
  9. <p><br /></p>
  10. <p>We truly hope that everyone who knew and loved him can take solace in the fact that he was living his life, independently, uniquely his way, until just before his short illness and passing.</p>
  11. <p>Wayne is preceded in death by his father, James Gordon Booth, his mother, Agnes Joan (Herda) Booth, his eldest sister Doreen Shepard, and his great grandchild Aiden Booth.  He leaves behind a brother James Booth Jr. and wife Renee, sister, Jodi Bland and husband Bob, son, Jason Booth, daughters, Roxanne Chase and husband Reed, Ashley Cooper and husband James, and Lisa McNerney and husband Anthony.  He had multiple beloved nieces and nephews. He was incredibly proud of all his grandchildren, Jacob, Leia, and Logan Booth, Hayven Chase, Kayley and Carson Cooper and two great grandchildren Melinda and Alexander Booth.</p>
  12. <p><br /></p>
  13. <p>Wayne did not want a traditional funeral service.  Instead, a small family gathering to celebrate his life will be scheduled at a future date.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazel Juanita (Mooney) Reed ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hazel Juanita (Mooney) Reed 96 of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away on April 30, 2023 at her home. Hazel was born May 22, 1926 and grew up...]]></description><link>https://www.cdacremation.com/post/hazel-juanita-mooney-reed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">645968cd1898262252c11546</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 21:29:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10a51a_ed077a3889da40fca42e8bd97749aed8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_669,h_991,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fairmountmemorial</dc:creator><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p>
  14. <figure><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10a51a_ed077a3889da40fca42e8bd97749aed8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_669,h_991,al_c,q_80/file.png"alt="Hazel Juanita (Mooney) Reed"></figure>
  15. <p><br /></p>
  16. <p>Hazel Juanita (Mooney) Reed 96 of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away on April 30, 2023 at her home. Hazel was born May 22, 1926 and grew up on a farm a few miles south of Coeur d’Alene in Cougar Gulch. She was the 2nd child of 6 born to Florence and Ned Mooney. Hazel graduated from Cd’A Highschool in 1944 and attended University of Idaho.  September 17, 1950, she married Judd “Doug” Reed.</p>
  17. <p>Hazel worked at Lone Pine grocery, General Instruments and Cd’A School Dist. She was a past member of the Mica Flats Grange and Cd’A Rambling Rovers</p>
  18. <p>Hazel is survived by sisters Louise Feely and Edna Lorenzen, her daughters; Juanita Baltazor of Boise,  Muriel Judge of Pingree, Sons; Judd(Rebecca) and Steve both of Coeur d’Alene. 6 Grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.</p>
  19. <p>Hazel was proceeded in death by her husband Doug, both parents, sister Virginia “Ginger”, brothers Jim and Don and sons-in-law Jerry Baltazor and Gary Judge.</p>
  20. <p>At Hazel’s request there will be no services and in lieu of flowers you may donate to your favorite charity of choice. Coeur d’ Alene Crematory &amp; Funeral will be in charge of cremation. </p>
  21. <figure><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10a51a_c7d7e8855d334b98a972238bb6d24ed1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png"></figure>
  22. <p><br /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delores (Dee) Sharon Batten]]></title><description><![CDATA[(07/27/43 - 04/22/23) BATTEN, Delores Sharon (Age 79), was born Delores Sharon Fairchild on July 27, 1943 in Lebanon, Oregon. Dee passed...]]></description><link>https://www.cdacremation.com/post/delores-dee-sharon-batten-07-27-43-04-22-23</link><guid isPermaLink="false">644fe7d54d33d565ebf19b90</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 16:27:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10a51a_fc6a57b296f84b3e8bda6485d91e171e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fairmountmemorial</dc:creator><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>(07/27/43 - 04/22/23)</p>
  23. <p><br /></p>
  24. <p>BATTEN, Delores Sharon (Age 79), was born Delores Sharon Fairchild on July</p>
  25. <p>27, 1943 in Lebanon, Oregon. Dee passed away peacefully Saturday, April 22,</p>
  26. <p>2023. Dee loved her family and dogs, and will be remembered for her love of</p>
  27. <p>flowers, road trips/travel, and holiday celebrations.</p>
  28. <p>Dee was the first of two children born to Adeline and Horace Fairchild of</p>
  29. <p>Spokane, Washington. She grew up in Spokane,WA. Lived for 24 years in El</p>
  30. <p>Paso, Texas, then 13 years in Spokane, WA and the last year in Post Falls,</p>
  31. <p>Idaho.</p>
  32. <p>Dee is survived by her daughters Dawn Anderson, and Christina Colvin, and son</p>
  33. <p>Doran Kuder; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.</p>
  34. <p>Dee was a kind, gentle, lovely, amazing woman, and her life will be celebrated</p>
  35. <p>with private family gatherings.</p>
  36. <figure><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10a51a_fc6a57b296f84b3e8bda6485d91e171e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png"></figure>
  37. <p><br /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jon Dyer ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On January 25, 2023 Jon Dyer, loving husband and father passed away at age 75 after a long battle with cancer. Jon was born April, 2,...]]></description><link>https://www.cdacremation.com/post/jon-dyer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63eab7d2e7fa33d7fee01a2a</guid><category><![CDATA[Obituaries]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:22:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10a51a_fe826fcf4c954132a1703da7d7dbf182~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_622,h_337,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fairmountmemorial</dc:creator><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p>
  38. <figure><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10a51a_fe826fcf4c954132a1703da7d7dbf182~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_622,h_337,al_c,q_80/file.png"></figure>
  39. <p>On January 25, 2023 Jon Dyer, loving husband and father passed away at age 75 after a long battle with cancer. Jon was born April, 2, 1947 in Malta, Montana to Joseph Sanford Dyer and Helen (Thrash). Jon was a proud 24 year Veteran of both the Navy and the Air Force. He retired in 1988 and worked as a nurse in Coeur d&apos;Alene until he retired again in 2005.</p>
  40. <p><br /></p>
  41. <p>Jon and Donna met in 1978 at Randolph Air Force Base in Universal City Texas. They married in November 1985 in Roy, Utah while stationed at Hill Air Force Base. They continued to raise their blended family while building a new life with each other recently celebrating their 37th Anniversary.</p>
  42. <p><br /></p>
  43. <p>Jon loved music, tinkering with old cars and road trips. He had a wicked sense of humor, loved to laugh and had an old soul and a kind, loving and generous heart. Over the last few years he&apos;d found a new enjoyment in the snowbird lifestyle.</p>
  44. <p><br /></p>
  45. <p>Jon was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Sanford Dyer and Helen Cookingham, son James Dyer, daughter Brandi Dyer and brother Darrell Dyer.He is survived by his wife Donna in Rathdrum, son Justin (Nicole) Dyer of Wisconsin, stepsons Alfred (April) Meckel Jr. of Rathdrum, Idaho, Donald (Kate) Meckel of Castle Rock, Colorado. Jon is also survived by his brothers Joseph (Ginny) Dyer of Thompson Falls, Montana and Dean (Gloria) Cookingham of Billings, Montana, sisters Linda (Jim) O&apos;Tremba, Leila Cookingham, Gladys Espinoza,</p>
  46. <p>Melody Benefiet and Tammy Clark all of Billings, Montana. Two of the greatest joys of Jon&apos;s life are his granddaughters Sydney Meckel (Frank) Dennis of Port Orchard, Washington and Madison Meckel of Lebanon, Oregon.</p>
  47. <p><br /></p>
  48. <p>A memorial service is planned for May at the Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[William “Bruce” Bach]]></title><description><![CDATA[William “Bruce” Bach passed on January 27,  2023 after a hard battle with Lewy body dementia. Bruce fought like a champ because he was...]]></description><link>https://www.cdacremation.com/post/william-bruce-bach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63eab4937a50afa20182493d</guid><category><![CDATA[Obituaries]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:12:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10a51a_0734ebeec4f64011baf672b2e924eeab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fairmountmemorial</dc:creator><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p>
  49. <figure><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10a51a_0734ebeec4f64011baf672b2e924eeab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png"></figure>
  50. <p> William “Bruce” Bach passed on January 27,  2023 after a hard battle with Lewy body dementia. Bruce fought like a champ because he was one. A handsome, true gentleman who was the quiet listener and owned the quality of endless patience.  Yet, family and close friends will fondly remember his grand sense of humor, for his intelligence and quick wit made him the king of one liners. Bruce was fearless and loved by many. </p>
  51. <p><br /></p>
  52. <p>Born in Salt Lake City, Bruce spent his early years living between Salt Lake City and Half Moon Bay. As a boy he loved spending time with his aunts and uncles on their Wyoming ranches.  As a young man he attended college in Boulder, Co earning a degree in electrical engineering, and he later put those skills to work in radio and television production in Park City, UT as a sound engineer and cameraman. He was also a meticulous master carpenter who could build a home from the ground up and fix just about anything.  Bruce moved to Del Mar, CA in 1989 where he met his future wife Carol Hart. Bruce was immediately adopted into the loving Hart family. He and Carol married in 1991 on the bluffs of Torrey Pines. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Coeur d’ Alene where Bruce worked for a brief time in construction until he was hired on by the state as a technician in Public Safety Communications for the Bureau Of Homeland Security. He worked closely with law enforcement and so enjoyed the many people he worked with who referred to him as “radioman”. </p>
  53. <p><br /></p>
  54. <p>Life in Coeur d’ Alene was special for Bruce as he enjoyed his many friends and hobbies. Camping and fly fishing along the Coeur d’Alene river was his favorite pastime for many years. He built a beautiful lake front home in Squaw Bay on Lake Coeur d’ Alene where he loved to spend his weekends on the dock and decks, cooking up great meals (chili rellenos were everyone’s favorite) and entertaining his friends with the newest music he had discovered. An accomplished photographer, his photos all tell a story, which we are grateful to have, in addition to the DVD’S he created of his many travels with friends. But it was his black Corvette that he really loved. He was like a kid in a candy store when he drove that car and showed it off to everyone whether they were interested or not. </p>
  55. <p><br /></p>
  56. <p>Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Carol and children Jesse Bach (Tracey), Addieville Il; Lauren Bach Murray (Jeremy), Kaiserslautern Germany; Daniel Bach, Coeur d’Alene ID; Julianna Bach, Los Angeles CA. His precious grandchildren Zoe Murray, Beatrice and Henry Bach. He also leaves behind his brother and sister-in-law Robert and Wendy Hart (Princeville Kauai), nephew Rob Hart (Costa Mesa CA), Nicholas and wife Annie Hart (Princeville Kauai).</p>
  57. <p>Per Bruce’s wishes, the family has planned a small private ceremony.  The family thanks Dr. Susan Meilchiore, Hospice of North Idaho, the Schneidmiller House and Ryan with Coeur d’ Alene Cremation and Funeral for their incredible support.</p>
  58. <p><br /></p>
  59. <p>Bruce will be deeply missed but forever alive in our hearts and memories. We thank him for the love, support and happiness he selflessly bestowed upon us all throughout the years. </p>
  60. <p><br /></p>
  61. <p><br /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica (Jessie) Sletten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica (Jessie) Sletten 67, a longtime resident of New Richmond, OH and more recently a resident of Coeur d’Alene, ID passed away...]]></description><link>https://www.cdacremation.com/post/jessica-jessie-sletten</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63b8ab8c502ed16221e89a63</guid><category><![CDATA[Obituaries]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 23:15:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddee89_3ea08dab3e1d4dfb8bfbb88697e1dd0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_485,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fairmountmemorial</dc:creator><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p>
  62. <figure><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddee89_3ea08dab3e1d4dfb8bfbb88697e1dd0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_485,al_c,q_80/file.png"></figure>
  63. <p> Jessica (Jessie) Sletten 67, a longtime resident of New Richmond, OH and more recently a resident of Coeur d’Alene, ID passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. </p>
  64. <p><br /></p>
  65. <p>Born Jessica Anne Brunsman in Baltimore, MD on September 18, 1955 to Charles H and Joan Anne Brunsman. She grew up in Baltimore, Chicago and Cincinnati, and graduated from Green Hills High School. She attended the University of Cincinnati, worked as the promotion manager for WXIX-TV19 and spent most of her career at the law firm of Denlinger, Rosenthal &amp; Greenburg. </p>
  66. <p><br /></p>
  67. <p>Jessie was united in marriage to Greg Sletten in Cincinnati in 1986. Together they travelled to many National Parks and foreign countries. </p>
  68. <p><br /></p>
  69. <p>Jessie loved creating pottery and finding special ways to help others. Friends would say she was one of the kindest, most compassionate people they knew. </p>
  70. <p><br /></p>
  71. <p>Surviving Jessie are her husband Greg of Coeur d’Alene, ID; sister Nancy (Henry) Acciani of Cincinnati, OH and brother Christopher (Gus) (Joanne) Brunsman of Towson, MD. Preceding Jessie in death were her parents and her brother, Charles F (Sam) Brunsman.</p>
  72. <p><br /></p>
  73. <p> A private service will be held later in Montana. Memorials may be made to the Glacier National Park Conservancy. </p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kori Patricia Payne ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kori Patricia Payne (42) of Post Falls, Idaho passed away on December 23, 2022, in CDA Idaho. Born on May 15, 1980, in Everett Washington...]]></description><link>https://www.cdacremation.com/post/kori-patricia-payne</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63b4a75a3934f9261fded43a</guid><category><![CDATA[Obituaries]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:08:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddee89_c50a4b40249e444b9d7aee8f6094b575~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_484,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fairmountmemorial</dc:creator><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p>
  74. <figure><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddee89_c50a4b40249e444b9d7aee8f6094b575~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_484,al_c,q_80/file.png"></figure>
  75. <p>Kori Patricia Payne (42) of Post Falls, Idaho passed away on December 23, 2022, in CDA Idaho.</p>
  76. <p>Born on May 15, 1980, in Everett Washington to David and Linda. Kori grew up in Everett and lived most of her life in Everett.  There she attended cascade high school. In 1999 Kori meets Thomas Payne and his 2 young boys. Tom and Kori were married September 6, 2001, in Reno. Kori became a stepmother to those 2 boys, but there was nothing “STEP” about it, they were her boys and she raised them as her own!  As a family they enjoyed camping, fishing and going to the racetrack. </p>
  77. <p>Kori enjoyed having gatherings with family and friends, Kori didn’t have many “friends” because she never considered them friends, she always considered them “Family” Kori and Tom relocated to Idaho in November of 2017 to be closer to Kori’s parents. </p>
  78. <p>Kori dedicated herself to her family, extended family and friends that loved her very much and she will be greatly missed by all. Kori’s surviving family includes her beloved husband Tom, her two sons Jeremy and Curtis: grandkids Ryleigh, Zachary, and Dustin. Mother Linda Seat, Sister Buffy Deno (Damen) brother William Seat, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her daddy, David Seat and Mother-in-law Nancy. </p>
  79. <p>There will be a celebration of life on January 15, 2023, at Dmacks in Hauser, Idaho at 1 p.m. and another celebration of life on the West Coast later in 2023 when the weather warms up. </p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael H. Elliott                         ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael H. Elliott 73yrs old 11/28/1948 - 11/15/2022 Our father passed nearly five weeks after a fall resulting in a traumatic brain...]]></description><link>https://www.cdacremation.com/post/michael-h-elliott</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6385367fdc05f5889f26665c</guid><category><![CDATA[Obituaries]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:33:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10a51a_2c8f540eb37948e993c4ceb0c4750892~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fairmountmemorial</dc:creator><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p>
  80. <figure><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10a51a_2c8f540eb37948e993c4ceb0c4750892~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png"></figure>
  81. <p><strong>Michael H. Elliott  </strong>
  82. <strong>73yrs old  </strong>
  83. <em><strong>11/28/1948 - 11/15/2022 </strong></em>
  84. <strong>Our father passed nearly five weeks after a fall resulting in a traumatic brain injury. He was tough as nails and just as stubborn, presenting as grumpy but had the softest heart. He had wise words to share based on his experiences, a calming presence and a sense of humor full of sarcasm. </strong></p>
  85. <p>
  86. <strong>Mike enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family &amp; friends. In his later years he enjoyed movies, junk food and whiskey. He spent the majority of his career putting up fences and building decks, working for Tri-City Fence then he started Elliott’s Custom Fence.  </strong></p>
  87. <p>
  88. <strong>Mike is preceded in death by his mother; Elizabeth Kinney (stepfather Jim Kinney), father Richard Elliott, brother in law Chuck Naylor, son in law Gary Kennedy.  </strong>
  89. <strong>Survived by his siblings Sandra Needham (John Needham), Matt Kinney, Rick Elliott (Rita Elliott), Peggy Naylor (David Birch), and Jimmy Kinney. His children Melissa Kennedy 4 kids, 4 grandkids, Michelle Elliott 4 kids, 13 grandkids, Tess Workman-Roach 2 kids, 1 grandchild, Shane Elliott (Crystal Finch) 5 kids, Amanda Roberts (Dallas Roberts) 2 kids, Cody Elliott 1 kid, Kyle Elliott, Ashley Elliott (Josh Hall) 1 kid, Clayne Cox (Hayden Evanson) 3 kids.  </strong>
  90. </p>
  91. <p><strong>Our father did not want a traditional funeral, he said he would prefer a party to celebrate his life; a future date and location will be determined. </strong> </p>
  92. <p>
  93.  
  94. </p>
  95. <p><br /></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Smidt, Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Smidt, Jr., of Rathdrum, Idaho, age 75, passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer on October 3, 2022,...]]></description><link>https://www.cdacremation.com/post/frank-smidt-jr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">635feef60e1200c28046b9ec</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:53:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddee89_8a4d421a35444addb0ec0a86cd94e075~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_485,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fairmountmemorial</dc:creator><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><br /></p>
  96. <figure><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ddee89_8a4d421a35444addb0ec0a86cd94e075~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_485,al_c,q_80/file.png"></figure>
  97. <p>Frank Smidt, Jr., of Rathdrum, Idaho, age 75, passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer on October 3, 2022, surrounded by family at home. He was born on June 18, 1947, in California to Frank Sr. and Marjorie Smidt, who lovingly called him &quot;Corky.&quot; He was taken far too soon and is survived by his loving wife Marty, his son Frank III (Traci), daughter Michelle, his grandchildren, Cheyenne (James), Savannah, Cassidee, Caden, and Colton, great-grandchildren, Charlie, Mollie, and Iris, and sister Tina, along with countless other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Victoria, and much-loved in-laws.</p>
  98. <p> </p>
  99. <p>As a child, Frank loved playing with his sisters and eating peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches. He graduated high school in 1965. After, he went on to work at his first job, where he met the love of his life, Marty. They went to the company Christmas party together and were inseparable thereafter. </p>
  100. <p> </p>
  101. <p>Frank grew up with only his nuclear family, an aunt and uncle, and two cousins. He was overjoyed to not only have found Marty, but to be marrying into his own real life version of, &quot;My Big Fat Greek Wedding.&quot; He was instantly welcomed and so beloved by Marty&apos;s parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, and innumerable cousins and extended family. </p>
  102. <p> </p>
  103. <p>Frank and Marty married in 1967 and had their first child in 1968. Almost exactly one year later, their second child was born. The family moved to Rathdrum in 1979. Frank found work at Keytronics in Spokane, where he worked until his retirement. In the early 80s, Frank became a volunteer firefighter and EMT for the city of Rathdrum -- a job he truly loved and was passionate about.</p>
  104. <p> </p>
  105. <p>Frank&apos;s hobbies were numerous but among his favorites was riding his Harley. He and Marty enjoyed riding to Sturgis and loved taking many weekend bike trips with friends. He also loved working on cars and was in the process of restoring a 1947 Ford Coupe. And more than anything, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He loved family get-togethers and could always be counted on to fire up the BBQ. He was everyone&apos;s favorite cook. </p>
  106. <p> </p>
  107. <p>Frank was an adventurous guy, always willing to try something new. He had fun skydiving, ziplining, parasailing, traveling to Europe and Central America, whitewater rafting, and cliff jumping. He also loved the ocean, playing all kinds of different card games, and going to the casino with his sidekick, Savannah. In the summers he enjoyed riding his four wheeler, camping, and kayaking. </p>
  108. <p> </p>
  109. <p>Frank&apos;s loved ones would describe him as generous, hardworking, kind and loving, and a family man with a wonderful and sarcastic sense of humor. They will all miss his smile and the way he always knew how to make them smile too. He touched so many lives and will be missed by more people than he ever could have imagined. </p>
  110. <p> </p>
  111. <p>Friends and family are invited to his celebration of life gathering on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 11 am, at Real Life Church, located at 1860 N Cecil Rd, Post Falls, ID 83854.</p>
  112. <p><br /></p>
  113. <p><br /></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>

If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:

  1. Download the "valid RSS" banner.

  2. Upload the image to your own server. (This step is important. Please do not link directly to the image on this server.)

  3. Add this HTML to your page (change the image src attribute if necessary):

If you would like to create a text link instead, here is the URL you can use:

http://www.feedvalidator.org/check.cgi?url=https%3A//www.cdacremation.com/blog-feed.xml

Copyright © 2002-9 Sam Ruby, Mark Pilgrim, Joseph Walton, and Phil Ringnalda