William H. Teer, 79

William (Bill) H. Teer, passed away on May 17, 2010, after battling cancer for a number of years. He was born Nov. 18, 1930, in Saltillo, Texas, to Henry and Ruth Teer.

He served honorably in the Marine Corp for two years. He met and married Connie Phillips and moved to San Diego, Calif., where he pursued his passion for design as a draftsman for Loren Townsend & Associates and even designed the family’s first residence.

He later married his second wife, Marion, and moved to Wickenburg, Ariz., to design the Wickenburg Inn Resort. After completion of that project he moved to Alpine, Calif., and began a thriving architectural business and was a strong presence in community affairs. While living in Alpine he attained his lifelong professional aspiration of becoming a member of the American Institute of Architects, “AIA.”

In the early ’90s Bill moved to Post Falls, continuing his architectural career until health conditions forced him into retirement. His last residence was in Coeur d’Alene.

He was a member of the Shriners and was proud to follow a long line of family members as a Mason. Bill was a seasoned world traveler, including several safaris to Africa. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed deep sea fishing, small and large game hunting. In his later years, he enjoyed the company of friends, a good scotch and occasional cigar.

Bill loved and was loved by his small group of friends in North Idaho. He will be missed as the true gentleman and friend he was.

Bill is survived by his children, Barron of San Diego and daughter Nedra of Concord, N.C. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion; brothers Bob and Paul, and sister Mary.