Kevin Wayne Smithson, 46

Kevin Wayne Smithson, 46

Kevin Wayne Smithson, 46, a resident of Rathdrum formerly of Holbrook, Ariz., passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 19, while camping near Lewiston.

Funeral services were Friday, May 24 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rathdrum, 15151 N. Meyer Road. He will be laid to rest on June 1 in Thatcher, Ariz.

Kevin was born to Bryan and Nancy Smithson on Oct. 17, 1973. He is the youngest of five children. He went to school and graduated from Holbrook High School and then served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Canada Halifax Mission.

He married the love of his life, Halee Bryce, on May 29, 1998, in Mesa, Ariz. He worked for Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad for 20 years as a signal maintainer, inspector and signal supervisor.

Kevin’s love for life was with his children and wife, hunting, snowmobiling, Lakeland football, his many friends and serving in his church callings.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Halee Bryce Smithson; his children, Porter William Smithson, Bryce Wayne Smithson, Taft Wade Smithson, Zayne Kevin Smithson and Molly Mae Smithson; his brothers, Steven Smithson and Bryan Smithson Jr.; his sisters, Pam Searls and Sheryl Gibbons; and his parents, Bryan and Nancy Smithson; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was loved by many and will always be remembered by those who were lucky enough to know him.