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Pearl Esther Lee, 87

Pearl Esther Lee, 87, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2019, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

She was born to Charles and Bertha Phinney on Nov. 22, 1931, in North Dakota. She was the youngest of six children. Pearl moved to North Idaho in the early 1960s, where she has remained.

Pearl graduated from North Idaho Junior College in 1969 with her business degree. While a student, she worked at Y J Meats where she met her husband, Jesse Lee. She later went on to work for the Bureau of Land Management, where she retired after 25 years.

She had a passion for quilting and her flower garden. She loved family gatherings with her children, grandchildren and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Lee; son, Jim Paulson; daughter, Janet Ford and granddaughter, Michelle Bonasera.

Pearl is survived by her children, Bonnie (Ron) Christanson, Dywaine (Sue) Paulson, Diane Lontz, Kathy (Bret) Vantine and Vicki (Dave) Bonasera; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and her very special friend, Bill Winters.

Pearl and family would like to thank her caregiver, Jenny; the Schneidmiller Hospice House and many others.

A private family service at the cemetery will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Pearl’s name to the Hospice House. Bell Tower Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.