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Harry ‘Rick’ Philbrook, 55

Harry ‘Rick’ Philbrook, 55, died after a yearlong battle with cancer. Rick fought until the bitter end. He took flight with the angels on Jan. 19, 2017, to join the ranks of those in heaven, with family at his side for the farewell. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017, at United Methodist Church, 6706 Denver St., Bonners Ferry.

Born June 11, 1961, in Bonners Ferry, he was raised and graduated from Bonners Ferry High School. He also graduated from North Idaho College and Boise State University with degrees in business management.

Rick was an entrepreneur, he relished seeing his visions grow to fruition. He put his heart and soul into creating and starting up new businesses. Rick also enjoyed his role as Project Manager in many talents such as wood treatment plant, apartment building, lumber mills, kiln operations, and his latest employment with Knife River was to keep busy in his spare time.

Rick enlisted in the U.S. Marines from 1981-87 as an Avionics Communication System Tech. Memberships included Masonic Lodge and Shriners, and lifetime member of NRA and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Rick’s passion for fishing was unprecedented while at his cabin on Kootenay Lake, B.C. He excelled in marksmanship, enjoyed hunting, jeeping, riding his Harley, cruising in his ’67 Camaro and his latest venture, raising cows. He was most proud of his three children, raising them to love motorcycle racing, ice skating and hockey as much as he did.

Rick is survived by the love of his life, Rita; three amazing children Sarah, Katie and Nathan; precious grandson Hunter; Rita’s son, Brent; faithful companion Jack; brother Matthew and many friends he considered family.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Betty.

Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to his staff of caregivers, from Cancer Care Post Falls, where he was fondly known as “Harry call me Rick,” and Schneidmiller House, who took special care of him and his family during their time of grief.

Please visit Rick’s online memorial at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com to share thoughts, memories and stories.

In lieu of flowers, please consider Hospice of North Idaho or Toys for Tots.