Joseph O. Lavergne, 73

Joseph O. Lavergne, 73, of Black Cloud-Wallace, passed away April 2, 2011, at the family home in Wallace. He was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Wallace. He was the son of Alex and Clara (Angel) Lavergne.

Joseph was a lifelong resident of the Silver Valley.

Joseph married Joyce Webster on June 3, 1989, in Silverton.

Joseph had served as a sawyer/machinist; he was also a mechanic at Zanetti Brothers in Osburn. Joseph had also built homes in and around the Murray, Wallace and Black Cloud area.

Joseph loved and enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren grow; he also loved the outdoors.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Joyce Lavergne of the family home of Black Cloud-Wallace; four children Karen and Frank McGee of Black Cloud-Wallace, Teresa Lavergne of Black Cloud-Wallace, Keven Lavergne of Black Cloud-Wallace, and Erica and Jeff Hunter of Osburn; nine grandchildren Yvette Clay, Amy Payton, Judy Weinkauf, Griffyn Rasmussen, Gavin Rasmussen, Zayne Hunter, Grace Hunter, Austin Bartley and Callie McGee; four great-grandchildren Courtney Clay, Kevin Derose, Morgan Clay and Carley Clay.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Judith Elaine Lavergne; one brother, Jon Lavergne, five aunts and two uncles.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2011, at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wallace, with Father Tom Loucks serving as celebrant. Burial will be held at the Nine Mile Cemetery in Wallace.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Wallace Elk's Judy Lavergne Christmas Fund, 419 Cedar Street Wallace, ID 83873 or to Hospice of North Idaho 9493 Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

You may sign Joseph's online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.

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