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| May 24, 2019 1:00 AM

Earl W.D. McDaniel, 87

Sunrise, March 5, 1932 — Sunset, May 20, 2019

Earl passed away due to heart complications. He was born in Athol, Idaho, to Earl and Kathryn (Fredenberg) McDaniel. Earl graduated from Spirit Lake and went to Gonzaga and Washington State College. He served in the Army and Navy Reserves for 12 years.

He spent his adult life working in the logging and mining industries. Earl had three children, Mike, Patti and Kelly.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Patti. He leaves behind his wife, Alexa; a sister, Kathryn; his brother, James, and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.