Clifford James Streeter, 90

Clifford James Streeter, 90, passed away on May 4, 2014, in Post Falls, Idaho.

One of seven children, Cliff was born on June 20, 1923, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Lyle and Martha Streeter. Cliff attended Winton, Harding and Bryan elementary schools. He graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1942, where he lettered for three years in both boxing and football. He also lettered in track and basketball while attending both North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene, and the University of Idaho in Moscow.

After leaving the service of the U.S. Army, Cliff worked for many years in various Nevada casinos. He was part owner of the Silver Spur Casino in Carson City, Nev. After selling the casino in 1970, Cliff moved back to his beloved home of Northern Idaho.

Cliff's hobbies included all sports, particularly boxing. He boxed many Golden Glove champions from several states. At the age of 13, Cliff boxed the curtain raiser on August 29, 1936, when World Heavyweight Champion Max Baer boxed in Coeur d'Alene. Cliff also refereed in Washington, Idaho, and Nevada, and was awarded the Hall of Fame - Boxing in 2002 from the Coeur d'Alene Casino.

Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Martha; and two brothers: Clarence "Porky" and Bob Streeter. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Gary Helseth, of Carson City, Nev., brothers: Donald "Ike," of Hayden, and Lyle "Juni," of Post Falls; sister, Betty Rhoads, of Washington; and a large extended family.

At Cliff's request, no services will be held. English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, is in care of his arrangements.