WILKEY: Qualified to be coroner

Deb Wilkey, RN, has my complete and solid endorsement for the coroner position in Kootenai County on Nov. 2. She holds a BSRN degree and a master's in forensic anthropology from the University of Montana. She recently completed a National Institute of Justice-sponsored course in MedicoLegal Death Investigation at the National Forensic Sciece Technology Center.

Kootenai County needs and deserves the skills and integrity which Debbie Wilkey, RN, will bring to this office. I have observed and mentored her since 2004. She has worked tirelessly to improve the working relationships with enforcement, funeral homes and the public. She will continue to conduct the Office of Coroner in a professional, compassionate manner.

Your bipartisan support is greatly appreciated.

ROBERT S. WEST, MD, FACS

Kootenai County Coroner