Myrth I. Blanchard, 89

Myrth I. Blanchard, 89, passed away at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene on Nov. 19, 2011.

Myrth was born in Portland, Ore., on Sept. 1, 1922. She was a lifelong resident of Coeur d'Alene.

She worked for U.S. Forest Service in Coeur d'Alene.

Myrth was the first female member of the Coeur d'Alene Elks Club 1254. She enjoyed gardening, singing, dancing and socializing with friends.

She is survived by her two children, Glen Blanchard of Coeur d'Alene and Palmer "Pepper" Blanchard of Post Falls; and one grandson, Benjamin Blanchard of Coeur d'Alene.

Myrth was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be made to Elks Rehab Hospital, 600 North Robbins Road Boise, ID 83702.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, is in charge of the arrangements.

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