James Pugh, 73

James Pugh, 73, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011, in Spokane. He was born Oct. 11, 1937, in Ft. Benton, Mont., to Clarence and Rose (Nagengast) Pugh.

James was retired from Great Northern/BNSF Railroad. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Coeur d'Alene. He enjoyed his family, fishing, traveling and toddy-time. He loved spending time with his friends in Idaho and California, gardening and beating his family at cards.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley, at home; his sons, Michael Carlman of Puyallup, Wash., and Patrick Carlman of Milwaukie, Ore.; his daughters, Sherry Cook of Salem, Ill., and Janine Mardell of Newnan, Ga.; a brother, Roger Pugh of Turlock, Calif.; sisters Norma Olivarez of Harlingen, Texas, and Cleo Pool of Waco, Texas; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Thursday, May 19, 2011, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 919 E. Indiana, Coeur d'Alene.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 920 N. Washington St. No. 200, Spokane, WA 99201.