Dan Angus MacDonald, 58

Dan Angus MacDonald, of Chilco, passed away on July 8, 2011. He was with his loved ones. Dan was born Jan. 31, 1953, in Clarkston, Wash., to Dan and MaeBelle MacDonald. He grew up in Lewiston and joined the U.S. Army in 1972. He married his beautiful wife, Sonjia, in 1978. They moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1980. They had two amazing daughters, Melanie and Stacy.

Dan was a plumber by trade. He worked on many projects in and around the Northwest. His passions included hunting, fishing, camping up the Coeur d'Alene River, golfing, spending time with his children and grandchildren, attending their sporting events, riding his motorcycles and driving his jeep.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dan; his mother, MaeBelle, and his brother, Terry.

Dan is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sonjia; daughter and son-in-law Melanie and Mike Wirth of Rathdrum, and daughter and son-in-law Stacy and Terry Gorseth of Idaho Falls; granddaughters Madison and Maisy Wirth; his sister, Jody and Rob Corbin of Hayden; brother-in-law Howard and Delvona Rude of Post Falls; sister-in-law Karen Rude of Prichard; sister-in-law Judy and Walter Brooks of Chilco; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful dogs Abby and Vienna.

A celebration of Dan's life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011, at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel. Please visit Dan's memorial and sign his online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.

Dan will be missed by all and loved by many.