Blake Engelbrecht, 32

Blake Engelbrecht, 32

Blake Andrew (BLAKERS, BLAKEY, BALOCK-AYE) Engelbrecht was born March 5, 1989, and was 32 years old currently living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with his girlfriend Caitlin Eddy, her daughter Ava, and their newborn son, Blake Arthur Engelbrecht Jr.

He is survived by his grandmother, Mary; mother, Michelle Dawn Coleman- Engelbrecht; and father, Joseph Brian Engelbrecht; his two older brothers Bryant (35), Blaine (34), and younger brother Joeb (19). He was loved by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was born in Denver, Colo., and moved to Post Falls, Idaho, in the summer of 1997 at the young age of 8. He resided in Idaho for the past 24.5 years with his mother and siblings.

Blake was in Boy Scouts for many years where he gained a lot of outdoor skills. Blake attended Post Falls High School and graduated in 2007. Blake was very athletic and excelled in baseball and football from a very young age to an adult.

Blake attended MMI (Motorcycle Mechanic Institute) in Phoenix, Ariz., where he received his Professional Motorcycle Mechanics Certification; he was very intelligent. Blake had a love for fast cars, motorcycles and trucks. Blake loved hunting and fishing and was an avid outdoorsman, skater, snowboarder, golfer and video gamer.

Blake had the best sense of humor; he was such a funny, charismatic kid. If you really knew Blake, he would melt your heart with his big, beautiful blue eyes and infectious smile. Blake was a very good-looking and stunning man. Blake was one of a kind and you would never doubt his genuine personality. He warmed our hearts, made us laugh and made everyone around him feel welcomed. Blake was a very humble and kind man. He loved music and loved to sing, dance and goof around. He was the class clown that never grew up.

Blake met the mother of his child, Caitlin, in high school at the age of 14 and they recently reconnected last year. They stayed in touch over the years and were blessed with a beautiful baby named Blake Jr. on March 14, 2021. Blake loved his son beyond belief and both Blake and Blake Jr.'s faces lit up every time they looked at each other; he was his biggest accomplishment and greatest joy!

Blake was blessed at the age of 17 years old when he first became an uncle. He has many nieces and nephews, starting with the oldest to youngest: Cayci Engelbrecht Age 15, Landon Engelbrecht Age 13, Amaya Engelbrecht Age 12, Liam Engelbrecht Age 6, Dawson Engelbrecht Age 3. He was very close with all of his nieces and nephews and absolutely adored all of them.

We love you Blake, we will honor your legacy in your beautiful son Blake Jr.

A viewing will be held from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, at Yates Funeral Home, 373 E. Hayden Ave., Hayden, Idaho 83835. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at Yates Funeral Home, with a reception to follow. The burial will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at Evergreen Cemetery, 2834 N. Spokane St., Post Falls, Idaho 83854.

If you plan on attending any of the above services, we are creating a memory book for Blake Jr. Please bring a photo of Blake and write a story or memory you have of him on the back. When Blake Jr is old enough, he will be able to remember all the amazing things everyone loved about his dad.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Please visit Blake’s online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com