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Carrie Luce, 82

Carolyn A. “Carrie” Luce, 82, of Hayden, Idaho, died Dec. 20, 2016, at home after a prolonged illness. She was born Sept. 25, 1934, in Portland, Ore., to Clarence and Anna Linnea (Holmgren) Chartrand.

Carrie graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School and the University of Idaho before attending graduate school in dental hygiene at the University of Washington. She was married to Byron Gage and they had three children. After their marriage ended, she was later married to Dr. Rey Luce on May 21, 1983, in Coeur d’Alene. She worked for many years as a dental hygienist in the Pacific Northwest, including 15 years in North Idaho and two years in Switzerland on a work visa. She retired in 2006.

Carrie was an avid skier and enjoyed knitting, fly fishing, bike riding, playing her piano and walking. She was born with a “happy gene” and a goodness in her heart that gave light to many people throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Andrea Gage and her daughter, Camissa Ingalls. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Rey Luce; sons Karl Gage and Jeff Gage; stepsons Rey Luce III and Brian Luce; stepdaughters Robin Fahey and Sarah Garvin; and 14 grandchildren.

The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel. The family prefers memorials in Carrie’s name to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835. You may visit Carrie’s online memorial and sign her guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.