Lou Dell Marshall, 89

Lou Dell Marshall, 89, resident of Post Falls, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Lou Dell was born on July 15, 1923, in Knox City, Texas, to Tommy and Hazel (Kilgore) Skains. She worked as a nurse for many years and loved patient care. She worked in nursing homes and hospitals before retiring in 1986.

Lou Dell is survived by her husband, James of Post Falls; children, Edward (Joanne) Buchanan of Little Rock, Ark., Donald (Dee Dee) Buchanan of Gooding, Cliff (Teresa) Buchanan of Fallon, Nev., Linda (Ralph) Hermendez of Big Timber, Mont., Karen (Tom) Noble of Post Falls, Gerald (Debbie) Marshall of Huson, Mont.; and siblings, Jimmy Stanfield of Surrly, Va., and Janet Curtin of Columbus, Ohio. She has 18 grandchildren and several great- and great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Tommy Skains, Bobbie Jean Houser, Margaret Wright, Hubert Skains and Charles Troy Skains; and a granddaughter, Paula Buchanan.

Bell Tower Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. There will be a viewing from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, at Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at Lifeway Chapel, 501 W. 15th Ave., Post Falls. Donations are requested to be given to Hospice of North Idaho. A special “Thanks” to the Hospice nursing staff and Dr. Fogarty for their compassionate care and love during Lou Dell’s illness.

Please visit Lou Dell’s online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.