Eileen Wilhelm, 90

Eileen Wilhelm, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away in her sleep on Aug. 4, 2013, one day short of her 91st birthday. She was born to Robert Owen and Josephine Elizabeth Hooban in Missoula, Mont.

Eileen grew up in Florence, Mont., and graduated from Florence High School and attended the University of Montana in Missoula. She grew up riding horses and loving animals and always had a passion for business. She worked with her husband, Ray, in their floor covering business until her retirement.

Eileen had many loves which included the love of family, friends and animals, drinking coffee with friends and not to mention heated political conversations. She was always ready for a good laugh.

Eileen married Ray Wilhelm in Coeur d’Alene and they were married for 47 years prior to his passing. She looks forward to a reunion in heaven!

She is survived by her daughter, Colleen; grandson Collin (Kasey); great-grandson Tyler; Bella, her darling tabby cat; more than 60 nieces and nephews; and some of the best friends in this world. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Eileen’s 90 years at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at English Funeral Chapel, 1700 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Eileen’s ashes will be interred beside her beloved husband Ray in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Spokane. In lieu of flowers, please bring a bag of dog food or cat food for the Kootenai Humane Society or make a donation to the Kootenai Humane Society in Eileen’s memory.

A heartfelt thanks to all of the staff at Life Care Center of Post Falls and to all who helped make Eileen’s final weeks sweet and peaceful.