David 'Dave' Lynn Korff, 62

David "Dave" Lynn Korff, 62, of Kingston, passed away Feb. 13, 2011, as a result of a snowmobiling accident. He was born Aug. 25, 1948, in Alexandria, Minn. Dave was the son of Bernard and Frankie (Morgan) Korff.

Dave attended and graduated from the Coeur d'Alene High School in Coeur d'Alene in 1967. He attended and graduated from Barber School of Boise.

Dave moved to the Silver Valley in 1969 from Coeur d'Alene.

Dave married Micki Cameron on Aug. 29, 1975, in Coeur d'Alene; they later divorced.

Dave worked as a logger throughout North Idaho. He had also served as a sandblaster and painter in the area. After attending barber school, he started a barber shop in Kellogg in 1970. He then moved his business to Pinehurst and was owner and operator of the Pines Barber Shop, until his passing.

Dave was a member of the Eagles, a member of the Pinehurst Golf Course, a member of the St. Joe River Boat Club, a member of the Montana Night Riders and Dave had also served on the Kingston/Cataldo Sewer Board.

Dave loved and enjoyed his family; he especially loved and adored his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, boating, snowmobiling, pool and his favorite actor John Wayne. Dave was a wonderful father and grandfather. Dave was a fun and generous man with a great sense of humor. He was known as quite the prankster. He was loved and known by many people. He will be greatly missed by his beloved family and friends.

Dave is survived by his beloved companion of 12 years, Torrie Coker, of the family home in Kingston; three children and their spouses, Kari Lynn and Marc Marrero of Three Forks, Mont., Katie and Wes Wise of Spring Creek, Nev., Mike and Christina Korff of Cataldo; seven grandchildren Chad, Emma, Talon, Tyson, Ethan, Carter and Ashlyn; his parents, Frankie and Ken Bryan of Coeur d'Alene; two brothers, Erv Korff of Cheney, Wash., and Roger Korff of Seattle, Wash.; one sister, Cindy Rattray of Seattle, Wash. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Dave was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Korff.

Cremation was held and a Celebration of Dave's Life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at the Kellogg Middle School gymnasium with Pastor Matt Krachunis officiating.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the charity of the Donor's choice.

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

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