Ernest A. Woolsey, 87

Aug. 29, 1926 - Sept. 29, 2013

Ernie was born on Aug. 29, 1926, in Granite City, Ill., to Weaver and Mary Woolsey. His childhood years were spent living between the States of Missouri and Louisiana.

At the age of 15 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served honorably in World War II and then the Korean War. He married Margaret Taetsch in Chicago, Ill., on Jan. 2, 1951.

After serving in the military he worked in the steel industry for 30 years and then he and his wife retired to Coeur d’Alene where he enjoyed many years of hunting and fishing.

He is survived by Janice Standlick of Homosassa, Fla., Roberta Madsen of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Suzanne Vukovich of West Palm Beach, Fla., Pamela Logan of Forest, Va., Mary Lesak of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Ernie Woolsey of Post Falls, Idaho, Carol Woolsey of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donations can be sent to Hospice of North Idaho and the Hospice House.

God saw you getting tired

and a cure was not to be

so he put his arms around you

and whispered,

“Come to Me”

With tearful eyes we watched you

and saw you pass away

and although we love you dearly

we could not make you stay.

A Golden heart stopped beating

hard working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best

Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at St. Pius X Catholic Church followed by a graveside memorial with Military Honors at Forest Cemetery. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel, is entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Ernie’s online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.