JoAnne (Baillie) Roberge, 84

JoAnne Roberge passed away Nov. 3, 2016, with her family at her side. She was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Aug. 13, 1932, to Earl and Antoinette Baillie.

She married Dave Roberge in September 1951 and began a life together that eventually grew to include six children: Larry (Betty), Ken (Vicky), Patty (Rick), Steve (Denise), Mike and Joanne (Rick).

Dave and JoAnne were very busy with their family. She enjoyed gatherings and preparing big meals for her family and friends. She helped Dave for many years in the family business. She also worked 20 years for The Coeur d’Alene Resort. Dave and JoAnne enjoyed many years of travel/work in several states.

Her husband, Dave, passed away in February 1991. JoAnne is survived by her six children and their spouses; several grandkids; many great-grandkids; several nieces and nephews; siblings Jim Baillie and Bob Baillie (Kathy); and many wonderful friends and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of JoAnne to Hospice of North Idaho or The Village at Orchard Ridge (formerly Coeur d’Alene Homes).

Special thanks to all the staff and nurses at Coeur d’Alene Homes, Hospice and On-site seniors for the wonderful care of our beautiful mother.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N. Fourth, Coeur d’Alene. Reception to follow at English Funeral Chapel.

Visit JoAnne’s memorial and sign her online guest book at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.