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Claudia Jean Dixon-Pryor, 73

Claudia Jean Dixon-Pryor, 73, of Post Falls passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at her home on Feb. 3, 2019. Claudia was born on Sept. 6, 1945, in Los Angeles to Robert Elton Dixon and Helen June Rockwell. She moved to Coeur d’Alene with her family in 1958. Claudia attended IHM Academy and graduated with the class of 1962.

In 1972, Claudia met the love of her life, Theo Pryor, while they were working together in Las Vegas. Claudia and Theo married Sept. 1, 1990. They were together for 47 years.

Claudia had many employers, including Hughes Airwest, Republic Airlines, The Coeur d’Alene Press, Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, Coldwater Creek, GTE and Center Partners.

She enjoyed traveling, playing the piano, attending and serving at church, crocheting, playing cards and board games. She also enjoyed spending time with her husband, fur babies and many nieces and nephews.

Claudia loved holidays and birthdays and she always took tremendous time and effort to make sure everyone in her life was celebrated on each and every occasion. She took her beloved nieces on numerous vacations and gifted them with unforgettable and priceless experiences and memories. One of her greatest joys in life was to give to others; she was incredibly generous and loving. Her willingness to be the first person to help her family and friends was a testament to her unselfish and giving heart.

Claudia is survived by her loving husband; a stepson, Thomas; a granddaughter, Audrey; sisters Diane Horton and Christy Moore; nieces Wendy Behrend, Jillian Nolan, Jennifer Moore and Stephanie Fischer and numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She is also survived by her beloved fur-child, Dapper, who was by her side when she passed away.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019, at St. George’s Catholic Church in Post Falls. A celebration of her life will follow with a luncheon in the fellowship hall.

Donations to the Kootenai Humane Society in Claudia’s honor would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements have been entrusted to English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls. Please visit Claudia’s online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com and share a message of condolence.