Jacques V. Restout
JV on Ship
Jacques Victor Restout, age 88, died at home on February 20, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Paris, France on 8/13/1927.
“Jack” as many knew him by, was a naturalized citizen of the US in 1957. He was a highly skilled, self-taught machinist and he managed machine shops in the lumber industry in north Idaho for many years. He enjoyed history, fishing, cooking, the ocean, music and humor. He lived life to the fullest.
Jacques married Dottie Lou DeMers in 1982, embracing her family as his own. Dottie passed in 1995.
He married Elaine Kramer 12/5/2004. They lived in Northern Idaho and in Spokane, WA wintered in Rosarita BCN Mexico eventually moving to Laguna Woods, California. He loved to travel and they enjoyed many adventures worldwide.
Jacques was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Eugenie Restout, Jo Smith (sister) and Ed Smith (brother-in-law) of Sandpoint, and is survived by his wife, Elaine, stepchildren Rick Dunham of Phoenix, AZ, Christina Miller of Rathdrum, ID, Terri Wells, of Spokane, WA, niece Lena Harting and nephew Dan Smith of Sandpoint and great-niece Dani Carrico (husband Tony, and children Mia and Allison) of Couer D’Alene, Idaho, 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Seasons of Life Hospice, 17744 Sky Park Circle, Suite 280, Irvine, CA 92614, (949) 743-2590.