Orville Paul Gorringe, 84

Orville Paul Gorringe, 84, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 29, 2021, (after a difficult battle with Parkinson’s disease).

Paul was born on Dec. 30, 1937, to Orville and Lily Gorringe in Salt Lake City, Utah.

After playing varsity football and graduating from South High School in 1956, Paul went on to attend and play football for Westminster College. He graduated with a degree in business and was inducted into the Westminster College football hall of fame.

After graduation, Paul was hired by International Harvester. He worked for International Harvester for 17 years, eventually owning his own dealership in Coeur d’Alene. He then went to work for the state of Idaho for 20+ years, retiring in 2000.

In 1960, Paul met Beverly Quilico, it was love at first sight, and they soon married in Red Lodge, Mont. They recently celebrated 61 years of marriage on Sept. 3, 2021.

Paul was a sergeant in the Army Reserves; he loved his country and served 20+ years.

Paul was passionate about his beloved Sheltie dogs and loved them dearly. He enjoyed investing in the stock market and made it a lifelong hobby. He was funny, loving, and kind.

Anyone that knew Paul knew that he was the most loving father and a spouse a family could ask for. He took special care of looking after the love of his life, right up until his last breath.

He was preceded in death by his father Orville, mother Lily, mother-in-law Mary, his beloved son Dennis, and brother-in-law Roger DeBourg. He is survived by his wife Beverly, daughters Chris Anderl (Tom) and Patty Cheesman (Monty), son David Gorringe (Kristin), grandchildren Hayden Anderl (Samantha), Tyler Anderl (Erica), Brooklynn Anderl, Emily Peterson (Radley), Jacob Cheesman, Drew Gorringe, and Annalisa Gorringe. He is also survived by brothers Wayne Gorringe (Linda), Dick Gorringe, sister Darlene Wabel (Carl), sister-in-law Kathy O’Shea (Jim), brother-in-law Jon DeBourg (Linda), and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be scheduled in the spring. Yates Funeral Homes is entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Paul’s memorial and sign his online guestbook at yatesfuneralhomes.com.