Eugene 'Louie' John Yarber Sr., 70
Eugene ‘Louie’ John Yarber Sr., 70
Eugene “Louie” John Yarber Sr., 70, of Post Falls, Idaho, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Louie was born Feb. 6, 1946, in Tekoa, Wash., to Ralph and Marina (Marquardt) Yarber. Louie grew up in the Benewah Valley near St. Maries, Idaho, where he attended and graduated from St. Maries High School in 1966.
After graduating, he joined the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Louie earned several medals including the bronze star for meritorious service. After his honorable discharge he returned to St. Maries where he married Carol Hadley. They were later divorced. He later met Linda Mann and they were married in 1986 in St. Maries.
Louie worked constructing modular homes for Boise Cascade for eight years and remained in the construction field most of his life.
He was a member of House to House Ministries, the American Legion, St. Maries VFW, the NRA, and was a charter member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Louie loved spending time with his family, and adored his grandchildren. He was also an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and riding four-wheelers. He also loved to watch the Seattle Seahawks, boxing and UFC. He will be remembered as the patriarch of his family, and the best father and grandfather one could ask for.
Louie is survived by his loving wife, Linda of the family home in Post Falls; one daughter Julie (Sean) Joyce of Coeur d’Alene; one son E.J. Jr. (Tammony) Yarber of Post Falls; stepchildren Robby, Christi and Kenny (Erin) Haynes of St Maries, Idaho; one brother Dale (Judy) Yarber of Rathdrum, Idaho; two sisters Shirley Quigley of St. Maries and Janet Bedwell of St. Maries; 16 grandchildren Alex, Daniel, Marie, Kylie Nicole, Caleb, Jacob, Elise, Joel, Hunter, Trent, Kylie Rae, Amanda, Kyra, Ricky, Devin and Silvia; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Louie’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls. Immediately following services, a potluck reception will be held at Bell Tower Funeral Home.
“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4
You may view his online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.