Russell Everett Humphrey, 77

Russell Everett Humphrey passed away suddenly on Aug. 26, 2015. He was born June 8, 1938, to Russell T. and Elizabeth (Betty) (Harvey) in Electric City, Wash.

Russ graduated from Pateros High School in 1956 and joined the United States Coast Guard. He married Sally Ann Moore on April 7, 1962. Russell proudly served around the world aboard the Wanona and Wachusett as well as the Marine Inspections Office in New York City. He retired as a Chief in 1977. He had a second career as a hydraulic contractor/business owner in the Spokane area. Russ and Sally finally retired in 1996 and settled in Spirit Lake, Idaho, where they enjoyed fishing and family.

He is survived by his children, Kimberly Clearwater and Gregory Humphrey, both of Idaho, Dennis (Connie) Humphrey of Mead, Wash., and Bradley Moore, Randy Moore and Michael Moore of the Seattle area; brothers Robert (Nancy) Humphrey and Ronald Humphrey, stepmother Donna Humphrey, all of Spokane, Wash.; brother John Veldink of Grisham, Ore.; sisters Barbara, Judy and Mary Ellen; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Sally; sister Dianne and son Jeffery.

A special "thank you" to the many friends and neighbors of Spirit Lake. We are all proud of our father, brother, grandfather and friend. Russ was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Contributions can be made to Goodwill Industries. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at Greenwood Cemetery in Spirit Lake, and all are welcome to attend. English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls, has been entrusted with the final arrangements.