Caroline Schoen, 89

Caroline Schoen, 89, of Coeur d’Alene, passed away June 22, 2013, at Coeur d’Alene Homes in Coeur d’Alene. She was born Aug. 14, 1923, in Judson, N.D. Carol was the daughter of Walter and Cieilia Riedinger. Carol married Ronald Clark April 27, 1941, in Superior, Mont. He passed away Feb. 27, 1978. She married Jim Schoen on Aug. 11, 1980, who passed away Oct. 26, 1995.

Carol loved and enjoyed her family. She is survived by four daughters, Ronee White of Pinehurst, Patty Mawson of Post Falls, Sandie Cafferty of Meridian and Nancy Buckner of Sequim, Wash. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Carol was preceded in death by one daughter, Colleen Fike.

Carol worked many wonderful years as a cook at the Pinehurst Elementary School. Carol moved to the Spokane Valley in 1980 and enjoyed her years there raising her fabulous flower garden of hosta, hydrangea and roses. She also had a great time at the local casinos.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at Greenwood Cemetery in Kellogg. The family suggests memorials may be made to Coeur d’Alene Homes, 624 Harrison, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 or Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel, is entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Carol’s online memorial and sign her guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.