William 'Bill' S. LaCounte, 72

Oct. 8, 1942 - Dec. 19, 2014

Bill LaCounte passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at North Idaho Hospice House after battling lung cancer and COPD.

Bill graduated high school from Lewis and Clark in Spokane, Wash., and later attended and graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's degree in math and master's degree in computer science. He served in the U.S. Army for two years, earning the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Merit Medal.

Bill enjoyed attending his kids' high school sporting and music events, and many other of their extra-curricular activities. His career was in technology, and over the many years he worked for Ames Research/NASA, IBM, Control Data, University of Washington, Motorola, and then later retired from the University of Puget Sound. After retiring he moved permanently to his family vacation home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to enjoy the wonderful views of the lake.

Bill is survived by his daughters Jennifer LaCounte (Bart Mickelson) of Burien, Wash. and Joanna Day (Ken) of Mill Creek, Wash.; brother Max LaCounte (Stephanie Storms) of Sonoma, Calif.; longtime special friend Karen Hart; grandchildren Ken Day, Jr. and Kristina Day; nephews David LaCounte, Peter Nesbeitt (Ina), Ben Nesbeitt (Dolly), and Mathieu LaCounte; nieces Lisa Hemmeter (Mark), Meagan Hagglund (Craig), Melissa Pfeiffer (Eric), Holly Nesbeitt (Petros Linardos), Crystal Anderson (Scott), and Tammy Reid (Jason); and many friends.

Bill loved his family, friends, and neighbors, and enjoyed all the special moments he shared with them; he will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory can be made to Washington State University at https://secure.wsu.edu/give/.

No memorial service will be held; however, you can view Bill's online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.