Alan Douglas Kohal, 64

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, son-in-law and brother-in-law, Alan Douglas Kohal, 64, of Pinehurst, passed away March 23, 2013, at the Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg. He was born March 19, 1949, in Sandpoint. Alan was the son of Donald Douglas and Lesley “Marleen” (Mooney) Kohal.

Alan attended and graduated from the San Dieguito High School of San Dieguito, Calif., in 1967. He then attended Idaho State University in Pocatello and graduated from this university’s School of Pharmacy in 1974.

Alan served his internship of pharmacy at Dan’s Rexall Drug store in Kellogg, where he met the love of his life, Nicki Holland. Alan and Nicki were married on Aug. 16, 1975, in Kellogg.

Alan had served at various pharmacies; he then owned and operated Kohal Pharmacy in Pinehurst in 1993 and later Kohal Pharmacy in Kellogg in 1995. Alan’s many customers became his friends throughout the years and he always made a point to treat them like family. Because of Alan’s strong work ethic, he was a lifeline to not only his immediate family, but to so many others.

Alan was a member of the Mountain View Congregational Church in Kellogg. He was a very respected businessman and an active supporter of his community. Alan loved and enjoyed the numerous family trips to Disneyland, long weekends at Lake Coeur d’Alene, hunting, fishing, camping and was an avid sports enthusiast; he was a great supporter of local school sports. Alan’s greatest pure joy was his family and seeing his face light up when talking about them, will be forever missed. He was a very loving, giving and compassionate man.

Alan is survived by his beloved wife, Nicki Kohal of the family home in Pinehurst; three children, Tim (Sarah) Kohal of Coeur d’Alene, Matt Kohal of Coeur d’Alene and Angela (Levi) Shoolroy of Athol; seven grandchildren, Jackson, Joseph, Madison and Elliot Jane Kohal, Jacob, Ashlyn and Amber Shoolroy; his mother and stepfather, Lesley “Marleen” and Bill O’Donnell of Sagle; his mother-in-law, Lee Holland of Kellogg; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Bill Booth of Hayden, David and Debbie Holland of Coeur d’Alene, Lisa and Mike Ouimet of Farmington, Conn., Janlyn and Kenny Cleveland of Coeur d’Alene, Amy and Tim Arnhold of Kellogg, and Jill and Paul Berger of Kingston. Alan is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, adopted nieces and nephews, and a dear friend and helper, Ellery Lovell of Kellogg. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Douglas Kohal; his godson, Chad Berger; his father-in-law, Ed Holland and his brother-in-law, Robert Fink.

A Celebration of Alan’s Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Mountain View Congregational Church in Kellogg with Rev. David Langer officiating. A reception/luncheon will be held at the church following services.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Mountain View Congregational Church in Kellogg, 525 W. Cameron Ave., Kellogg, ID 83837.

One may sign Alan’s online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.

Shoshone Funeral Services & Crematory, Kellogg, is entrusted with funeral arrangements.