Elizabeth M. Buell, 79

Elizabeth M. Buell, 79, resident of Coeur d'Alene, died Oct. 6, 2010, in Coeur d'Alene. She was born March 20, 1931, in Plentywood, Mont., to Joseph and Myrtle (Shinner) Spooner.

Elizabeth lived many years in St. Maries before moving to Coeur d'Alene in 1973. She worked as a waitress in St. Maries and in the Northwest. Elizabeth was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Coeur d'Alene. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Elizabeth is survived by three sons, Lonnie Bryntesen, Tab Bryntesen, both of Coeur d'Alene and Jon Bryntesen of Post Falls; four daughters, Toni Moe of Coeur d'Alene, Kim Walter of Odessa, Wash., Beth Aho of Spokane, Wash., and Bobbi Morgan of Post Falls; 24 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers and one sister, Bob Spooner of Libby, Mont., Dewey Spooner and Kay Sather both of St. Maries.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Don and Jim Spooner and a sister, Margaret Barden.

At her request, no services will be held. English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, is in charge of the arrangements.