Stephen R. Timmons, 90

Stephen R. Timmons, 90, went to be with the Lord March 6, 2013, at Kootenai Medical Center. Stephen was born on April 5, 1922, in Peach, Wash., to Bertha and George Timmons.

He was the youngest of six children. In 1939 the family moved to the Post Falls area where they raised vegetables, melons and fruit, to sell to the surrounding communities. He graduated from Post Falls High School in 1940.

Stephen served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 in combat infantry and became a squad leader of a heavy machine gun squad and received many medals and awards for his valuable service in battle in Central Europe. He was discharged as Sergeant of the 39th Infantry Regiment. After returning home from the war he worked at Kaiser Aluminum for a short time. Following that Stephen worked for Idaho Veneer from 1959-1984. After retirement he pursued his love of fishing, traveling and reading.

Stephen is survived by nephews, Lorman Boawn and wife Toni, Ron Timmons and wife Donna, Ken Timmons, Dwayne Timmons and wife Sharon, and Gary Crigger and wife Carol; nieces, Linda Ivie and husband Paul, and Sherelyn Holecek and husband Wayne; and numerous great-nephews and nieces.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and George Timmons; his brothers, Willard Bernard and Arnold; and sisters, Maida Boawn and Doris Crigger. Several nephews and a niece also preceded him in death.

Stephen lived the last nine months at Life Care Center in Post Falls where he was greatly loved by the residents and staff. Thank you to all for your love and care, with a special thank you to his dear friend Renate Libey.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Post Falls Senior Center.

He was a member of Life Way Chapel in Post Falls and will be missed by his family and friends. English Funeral Chapel, 1700 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, is in charge of the services. Viewing times will be held from 1-5 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the funeral chapel with a graveside service to follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls.

Please sign Stephen's guest registry and view his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.