Melvin Vern Barner, 87

Melvin Vern Barner, 87, passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2012, in Coeur d’Alene. He was born Sept. 7, 1924, in Stapleton, Neb.

In 1969, Melvin moved from Moscow to Post Falls where he worked for Boise Cascade. He later retired from Cantor Electric. Melvin loved North Idaho and spent a lot of time enjoying the outdoors, especially fishing. Melvin was married to Grace Purser and together they had six children. He later married Leola Brandt.

Melvin was preceded in death by his children, Joe, Terry and infant Tammy; and his wives, Grace and Leola. He is survived by sons, Tony (LuAnn) and Toby; daughter Tracy (Cliff) Stubblefield; step-children, Nancy Brandt, Sharon Lienhard and Steve Brandt; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be held from 8:30-9:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel, followed by funeral service beginning at 10 a.m. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Freeze Cemetery in Potlatch. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel, is entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Melvin’s online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.