LeRoy F. Abel, 100

LeRoy F. Abel born in Meridian on Jan. 23, 1911, passed away April 8, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene. He recently celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends.

His Father was Leonard Ferris Abel and Mother Martha Murchison.

Roy received his Business Associate's at Long Beach, Calif.

His early years were spent in the Sierra's as Administrative Officer of the Angeles National Forest in California.

He spent many a weekend with his fishing rod and creel hiking along the creeks fly fishing, always catching his limit.

His work took him many places in California including Eureka, Bishop, Fresno and Oakhurst.

He was the Personnel Officer, Region 10, in Juno, Alaska, for five years before retiring in Coeur d'Alene. His last place of residence was the Garden Plaza for Senior Living in Post Falls.

In his later years golf became his passion. Other hobbies and interest included reading, camping, gardening and anything that would get him outdoors.

Roy was a Charter Member of the Rambling Rover's Senior Travel Club and a Member of the National Active & Retired Federal Employee Assoc. He was an active member until his death.

Roy was an extremely loving, kind and caring person that gave generously to charitable organizations including the Alzheimer's Assoc., American Red Cross, American Diabetes Assoc., Paralyzed Vets., Vet. of Foreign Wars, Habitat for Humanity, Children's World Hunger, National Wildlife Federation and many more.

Roy was of strong character and well respected by every life he touched.

He was preceded in death by wife Virginia of Coeur d'Alene; son LeRoy E. Abel of Coeur d'Alene and daughter Joan Bailey of Santa Rosa, Calif.

Survivors: Son-in-law Art Bailey, Santa Rosa, Calif.; daughter-in-law Bonnie Abel, Coeur d'Alene; granddaughters Pam Bailey-Racey, Santa Rosa, Calif., Tracey Lucas, Rathdrum, Cari Abel Portland, Ore.; stepdaughter Lori Hall of Olympia, Wash.; grandsons Jeff Bailey, Colorai Springs, Colo., and Greg Bailey, San Bruno, Calif.; great-grandchildren Veronica Bailey, Genevieve Bailey and Megan Johnson; step-great-grandchildren Cody Hall, Cami Hall and Ashlee Hall; step-great-great-granddaughter Kimah Hall; numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011, at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens. A Celebration of Life and Memorial will follow at 11 a.m. at Garden Plaza, 545 North Garden Plaza Court, Post Falls.

Please visit Leroy's memorial and sign his online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.