Neva L. (Shahan) Kelley, 80

Neva L. (Shahan) Kelley, 80, of Coeur d'Alene, died Monday, July 18, 2011, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. She was born to Lloyd K. and Mildred Lucile Shahan on Oct. 26, 1930, in Colfax, Wash. Neva had a brother, Royce Shahan and sister Helen Burton.

Her family moved to Harvard when she was in the seventh grade. Neva graduated from Potlatch High School in 1948. The fall of 1948 she entered nurses training at St. Lukes Hospital School of Nursing in Spokane graduating as a registered nurse in 1951.

She married Donald C. Kelley on Dec. 10, 1950, and they moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1956.

Neva's husband, Donald Kelley, and son Raymond preceded her in death.

Her daughter, Joyce A. Kelley, lives in Coeur d'Alene. Neva leaves behind three granddaughters and their families.

Neva worked as an RN at KMC for many years on the night shift. She loved God and was active in her church and known as an encourager. She enjoyed jokes, people, gardening and cats.

Contributions are suggested to North Star Church Building Fund, 1604 W. Lee Court, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.

A memorial service and reception will be held at noon Saturday, July 30, 2011, at English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N. Fourth St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.

Please sign Neva's guest registry and view her online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.