Ronald James Evans, 56

Ronald James Evans, 56, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away March 26, 2014.

Ron was born April 12, 1957, in Spokane, Wash., to Paul and Dolores (Benz) Evans. He grew up in the Idaho Silver Valley where he met his wife of 39 years, Deloris Burton. They resided in Pine Creek and Pinehurst. Ron worked as a miner for the Star Mine, and later as a logger for Blue Creek Logging where an accident left him paralyzed and unable to work. He then relocated to Post Falls in the early 80's.

Ron enjoyed anything that involved being outdoors, and loved spending time with his four grandchildren. He was an animal lover and was surrounded by them all his life. Ron was an avid NASCAR fan, and also dabbled in photography, always trying to get the perfect picture.

Ron will be remembered by all who knew him for his perseverance in all he encountered. When life threw him its challenges, he bravely took them on.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dolores (Benz) Evans, and brother, Mark Evans. He is survived by his loving wife, Deloris, of Post Falls, and daughter, Kara Carey, of Alliance, Neb.; brothers: Chuck Evans of Pocatello, Idaho, and Don Evans, of Republic, Wash., sisters: Claudene (Brian) Graham, of Casselberry, Fla., and Verlene (Bill) Madsen, of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; four grandchildren: Dillon, Hannah, Brooke, and Brandon; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Ronald’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 12, at the family home in Post Falls. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Kootenai Humane Society, 11650 N. Ramsey Road, Hayden, Idaho, 83835. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bell Tower Funeral Home and you may view his on-line memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.