Freddie Duane Clary, 67

On April 10, 2012, Freddie Duane Clary went peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father, with his family by his side at his home in Spirit Lake.

He was born Sept. 11, 1944, in Spokane. He was the youngest son born to William and Celia Clary. He married Bonnie W. Clary on Oct. 17, 1964, and together raised their only child, Michael Clary.

Freddie retired from the Operators Union Local 3. He loved life, his family and friends. Fred had an infectious laugh, loved telling stories around a fire, hunting, fishing, playing cards, riding horses and smoking meat on his smoker.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bonnie W. Clary; son Michael and wife Amanda Clary; three grandchildren, Henry, Morgan and Colton; his only surviving brother, Richard Clary; and many nieces and nephews.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, William and Celia Clary; and brothers, Allen, William, Frank, Eugene and George.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012, at Bell Tower Funeral Home, Post Falls. Burial will follow at Spirit Lake Memorial Cemetery. Celebration of Life Reception Potluck will follow the burial at the Spirit Lake Senior Center.

Please visit and sign Freddie’s online memorial guest book at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be sent to Bonnie Clary, P.O. Box 353, Spirit Lake, ID 83869.