Ron A. Work, 52

Ron A. Work passed away suddenly Aug. 19, 2016 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Youngest son of John and Sharon Work, he was born March 10, 1964 in Seattle, Wash.

At the age of 17 he joined the U.S. Marine Corp. with service in Japan. After being honorably discharged he worked at various jobs including a year in Alaska. He then moved to Spokane, Wash. where he enrolled in Spokane Community College. Earning his bachelor's degree in history from Gonzaga, he went on to a year at University of Idaho in Moscow, and then settled in his current location in the Coeur d’Alene area.

Ron’s primary occupation was interstate trucking. He was also building a business as a licensed polygraph operator.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, John R. Work, and survived by his mother Sharon Work, sister Camille Eals (Dave), brother Mike Work and nephew Justin Work.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Eastside Fire District, 20338 South Highway 97, Harrison, Idaho 83833.

Celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel. Please visit Ron's memorial and sign his online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.