Lloyd D. Clause, 80

Lloyd D. Clause, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Dec. 12, 2011, at Life Care in Coeur d'Alene. He was born Oct. 10, 1931, in Santa Ana, Calif., to Lloyd E and Emma (Pinkham) Clause.

Lloyd was an outstanding man who was loved dearly by his family and friends. He would always go out of his way to help others. Always a twinkle in his eye, smile on his lips.

Lloyd served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married his wife, Ruth, on June 24, 1950, in Newhall, Calif. They moved to this area in 1972. Lloyd was a Aerospace worker for Boeing North America before retiring the first time, then after moving here he worked for the Idaho State Department of Transportation. He enjoyed surfing the Internet, fishing and traveling.

Lloyd is survived by his daughter, DeAnna Lee Herrera-Clause and her partner Beatrice; and grandsons Marcus, Johnathan and Phillip.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; parents Lloyd and Emma; and his sister, Betty Lou.

He will be deeply missed.

Graveside services with military rites will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls.

English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls, is in charge of the services. Please sign Lloyd's guest registry at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.