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Terry Gene Best, 70

Terry Gene Best, 70, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away Jan. 10, 2017, in Coeur d’Alene. Terry was born on July 1, 1946, to Terrance Alan and Norma Jean (Yarger) Best in Los Angeles, Calif.

He attended Santa Ana Valley High School, graduating in 1965. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy on April 22, 1966, serving honorably until Jan. 8, 1970. During his service to the U.S. Navy, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star.

Upon his separation from the military, he completed both the Washington State and National Joint Apprenticeship of Electricians in December 1973; whereby he became a lifetime member and supporter of the IBEW Local 73 in Spokane, Wash. While working as an apprentice, Terry married Beatrice Marie Taylor on July 2, 1970. They made their home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where they raised their three girls.

Terry was preceded in death by his mother, father and wife. He is survived by his daughters, Teresa (Steve) Guy of Post Falls, Diana Fost of Coeur d’Alene and Sandra (Joseph) Conery of South Heart, N.D.; seven grandchildren; his sister, Karen (Jack) Nelson; his niece and nephew, Shanna Nelson and her spouse, Walter Strubbe, and Todd (Corlie) Nelson; and grandniece and grandnephews.

Viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d’Alene. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at Coeur d’Alene Cemetery Riverview Addition. Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with care of the services.

Please visit Terry’s memorial and sign his online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.