Anthony "Tony" Spencer Duclos, 31

Anthony "Tony" Spencer Duclos, 31, walked into the arms of Jesus on June 17, 2014, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He lost his year-long battle with cancer, spending his final weeks at the Hospice House at Hummingbird Fields.

Tony entered into this world on October 17, 1982. He had an immense passion for education, which lead him to the completion of three college degrees, and a secondary teaching certificate in social sciences. Tony's ultimate dream was to teach history at Timberlake Jr/Sr High where he graduated in 2001, and student taught in 2012.

In his life, Tony enjoyed music, outdoors, traveling, online gaming, and physical fitness, He cherished his family and friends.

Tony is survived by his father, Mark (Cami) Duclos; mother and stepfather, Kathy and Preston Baxter; grandparents, Bob and Wilma Duclos; brothers: Jack and Randy Duclos, and Josh Baxter; sister, Mandolyn (Pedro) Garcia; numerous beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins; lifelong friend, Joel Holmes; beloved friends, Adam Wilson and Bethany Rigles; and many dear friends (including his cyber-family).

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 21, at The Altar, 901 E. Best Ave., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations please be sent to the Hospice House in Tony's name, at 2290 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83815.