Sue Flammia, 72

Sue Solomon Flammia died peacefully at home on Dec. 16, 2015.

Sue was born to Mildred Gottbreht Solomon and John Solomon on Jan. 21, 1943. She grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho, earned a bachelors degree in education from the University of Idaho in 1965, and a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University, Spokane, Wash., in 1978. She taught high school English in Pittsburgh, Pa. and in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

In 1979, she opened a solo law practice in Coeur d’Alene. In 1980, she was joined by her sister, Anne Solomon, in their law practice Flammia and Solomon. They were the first sisters admitted to the Idaho Bar. They have worked together for 35 years, focusing on family law and peace for children. Sue helped introduce mediation into family law in Idaho and was trained as a mediator in 1988. Sue served on the Idaho Judicial Council and was awarded the Idaho State Bar Professionalism Award.

Sue married Patrick Flammia in 1969 and together they were long-time supporters of the arts. They helped create Citizens Council for the Arts and worked on Art on the Green since its inception 47 years ago. Sue served 2 terms on the Idaho Arts Commission and served on the Idaho Centennial Commission, and was appointed chair of the arts committee of the Centennial. She helped create “Spirit of the West,” a portable gallery and performance space that traveled throughout Idaho during the centennial. Sue and Patrick were given the Governor’s Support of the Arts award in 1990.

Sue loved to travel, a passion she shared with Patrick. Italy was their “second home,” and they visited Italy, as well as Spain, Mexico, Guatemala frequently.

Education was always important to Sue. She and like-minded colleagues created the Conflict Resolution Center of the Inland Northwest that offered annual continuing education to lawyers and mental health professionals about the importance of peace for families and children.

Sue is survived by her sister Anne and her spouse Charlie Roan and their children Erin and Beck; sister Julie Smith and her spouse John and children Jeff and Jennifer; sister Lori Solomon and her son Uriah; brothers Gary Solomon and his wife Judy; and Jim Solomon and his wife Diane and their children Katie and Ryan; her niece Pam Morgan and her sons Keanan, Cole and Trey; her nephew Jon Miller, and his daughters Madison and Tayler. Sue was predeceased by her husband Patrick; her parents; her sister Eileen Miller Brandsen ; and her niece Jamie Solomon.

At Sue’s request, there will not be a funeral or memorial service. In lieu of flowers, she requested that donations be made to Citizens Council for the Arts, or to Cougar Bay Osprey Protective Association, both in c/o P.O. Box 1117, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.