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Hazel ‘Harri’ Marie Nicholson, 69

Hazel “Harri” Marie Nicholson, 69, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away March 1, 2017, at Kootenai Health. Harri was born Jan. 9, 1948, in Anacortes, Wash., to Eldridge and Elnora (Rollins) Hollis.

Harri spent most of her childhood in the Wenatchee area. She later moved to Spokane, and finally settling in Post Falls, in 1986. Harri worked most of her life as a bartender and for the Idaho State Liquor Industry.

She was a member of the Catholic Church, and enjoyed flower gardening, working in her yard, crocheting, playing Scrabble with her family, completing crossword puzzles and collecting western memorabilia.

She is survived by four children, Sam (Jenna) Neal of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Casey (Michelle) Neal of Hayden, Idaho, Brandi (Brian) Shrope of Troy, Idaho, and Tiffany (Kori) Patton of Post Falls, Idaho; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters; one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews. Harri was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; one son, Jimmy Neal and one granddaughter, Kimiko Neal.

A celebration of Harri’s life will be held at a later date.

Bell Tower Funeral home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. You may view her online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.