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Jeanne Marie Zapfe, 70

Jeanne Marie Zapfe, 70, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed Jan. 27, 2017, at her home. Jeanne was born Sept. 17, 1946, in Longview, Wash., to William and Margaret (Morton) Capen.

During her childhood years, Jeanne lived in Portland, Ore., and then as a teenager moved with her family to Condon, Ore., where she attended and graduated from high school. Jeanne met Joseph H. Zapfe Sr. and they were later married in January 1965. Together they moved to northern Kentucky where they raised their three sons. They were married 13 years when Joseph passed away April 12, 1978.

In December 1978, Jeanne moved to Spokane, Wash., and later Blanchard, Idaho, before moving across the country to Florida where she lived for nine years. She eventually made her way back to North Idaho, settling in Rathdrum.

Jeanne worked as a beautician in both Blanchard and Florida. She attended Rathdrum Bible Church, and was a member of Gold Star Mothers. She enjoyed playing card and board games, she was a movie buff, and also enjoyed crocheting, reading, and doing various arts and crafts.

She is survived by two sons, Joe (Laura) Zapfe of Priest River, Idaho, and Ed (Delisa) Zapfe of Rathdrum; one daughter-in-law, Coneita Zapfe of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two brothers, William (Gloria) Wood of Spokane and Stuart (Linda) Peterson of Beaverton, Ore.; one sister, Shelley (Ken) Strong of Orlando, Fla.; her parents, William and Margaret Capen of Post Falls, Idaho; five nieces, three nephews and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Bill, in June 2007.

A celebration of Jeanne’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at Rathdrum Bible Church, 15127 Stevens St., Rathdrum.

You may view Jeanne’s online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.