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Norma Jean Holdaas, 89

Memorial service for Norma Jean Holdaas, age 89, of Liberty Lake, Wash. (formerly of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho) will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d’Alene, located at 744 N. Fourth St. Interment will be at Forest Cemetery. Arrangements are provided by Yates Funeral Home. On-line condolences and registry may be found at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.

Norma Jean Holdaas was born Aug. 18, 1929, in Coeur d’Alene and on April 29, 2019, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior at Guardian Angel Homes in Liberty Lake at the age of 89. She is predeceased by her parents, Rubye (Wylie) Capato and Turner Davis. Also preceding her in death were her son, Terry Smith; step-daughter, Melinda Holdaas-Lovell; her husbands, William Smith, Webb Minch and Melvin Holdaas and several cousins.

Norma spent her younger years in the Huetter, Idaho area, where many of her relatives also resided. As an adult, she worked in various office positions, the last as vice president of sales for Unique Zipper Company in Seattle, Wash. In this position, she traveled extensively in the United States, setting up new offices and hiring new personnel. She enjoyed a good game of cards and bowling and in retirement took up golf. She had the distinction of hitting the floating green while playing the Coeur d’Alene golf course. For many years she and Mel had a second home in Sun Lakes, Ariz., where they spent the winter months golfing.

Norma was a long time member of the Lutheran church and was also a Lady Lion, serving as president of the Lady Lions in Post Falls. She had sparkling, big blue eyes and was always immaculately dressed for any occasion. She was a caring, vibrant, witty, strong-willed, independent woman and carried these traits to the end.

Norma is survived by her son, Marc Minch of Coeur d’Alene; granddaughter, Jeannette Lovell-Silva; grandson, Byron Lovell and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by cousins, Leif Hovland, Pat Wiley, Anice Snyder and Bette Morris and longtime friend, Elizabeth Lind.

We would like to acknowledge and thank Guardian Angel Homes and the staff at Tudor, particularly Denton, Katie, Anthony, Raelyn and Lauren, for her exceptional care this past year. We also thank Hospice of Spokane, Laura, Carlhan and Marianna for their care and support during this time. We couldn’t have done it without you.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Spokane, P.O. Box 2215, Spokane, WA 99210, in memory of Norma, or a charity of your choice, would be appreciated.