Eddie 'Ed' J. Peone, 59

Ed passed away at Kootenai Medical Center on June 17, 2011. He was born to Elmer J. Peone and Elmira J. Breeden on Aug. 8, 1951, in Bonners Ferry.

Ed moved with his family to Hauser Lake in 1959, graduating from Lakeland High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He worked in the lumber industry in the early 1970's. Ed served as mayor of Hauser Lake for 14 years, retiring in 2008. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, and was an avid pool player.

He is survived by his wife, Claudia, at home, children: Jennifer Peone of Hauser Lake, Ali Strohman of Coeur d' Alene, Nancy James of Temple, Texas, Joshua Briles of Post Falls, Jacob Briles of Post Falls, Jesse Briles of Post Falls; granddaughters: Jessie Strohman, Bella James, Cameron Nichols; grandsons: Brandon Strohman, Waylon Strohman, David James; brother Jeff Peone of Boise; sister Ella Peone of Colville, Wash.; and aunt Evangie Wilson of Spokane.

Ed was preceded in death by brother, Joe Peone, in 1991; mother in 1984; father in 1994; step- father Junior Barber in 1977; and his little buddy Butch.

Contributions can be made to your favorite charity or the local blood bank. Visitation was held Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at English Funeral Chapel, 1700 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2011, at English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls. Burial with graveside military rites will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls.

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