Carole L. Costa, 81

Carole L. Costa passed away at the age of 81 on Sept. 18, 2010, in Coeur d'Alene, after a three-year struggle with cancer. Carole was born May 11, 1929, in Erie, Pa., to Russell and Rosalind Daub. She was the only daughter of the family with six brothers.

Carole grew up in Erie and then relocated to Spokane in her early 20s. She married Ronald Anderson and later divorced. Carole then married Andy Costa on Sept. 4, 1965, and moved to Coeur d'Alene where she spent her remaining years. Andy preceded her in death.

Carole is survived by her three sons and their families including, Mark Anderson of Olympia, Wash., Scott and Debbie Anderson of Helena, Mont., Bruce and Deena Anderson of Hayden Lake; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She has a stepdaughter, Cheri Griffiths of Spokane. Carole is also survived by Bum, her cat, who has relocated to Montana.

Carole was a single mom during the early family years, doing an excellent job of raising three rambunctious boys. She worked as a bookkeeper for several companies including many years of helping Andy run the gas station. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, painting and spending time relaxing at the lake. Both Carole and Andy were active in the Lions Club. Carole was an excellent cook, whose skills were always appreciated by her family. She enjoyed her good times with friends and family, who will greatly miss her.

The family appreciates the care provided to Carole in her last days by the staff of Coeur d'Alene Homes and River City Hospice.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel.

Please visit Carole's memorial and sign her online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.