Paul James Barrett, 87

Paul was born May 30, 1934, to Albert J. Barrett and Anna M. (Hurd) Barrett in Port Townsend, Wash. On May 24, 2022, he lost his final fight with COPD and diabetes at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Paul went to school in Port Townsend for several years and then they moved to Seattle for a short time and traveled from there to the southern states to follow construction, as his dad was an electrician. He continued grade school there and in the late '40s they settled in Coeur d’Alene and his mother and dad opened City Electric. Learning the trade with his dad teaching him, he joined the IBEW Local No. 73 in Spokane, and in January of 2022 he received his 70-year pin and membership award.

On Aug. 13, 1952, he and Patricia Barber were married, and they had two daughters, Robyne and Debbi. Paul joined the Idaho National Guard in the mid-'50s and earned his wings and loved sky diving. He was the last remaining member of the original Hydromaniacs, and a 53-year member of the Coeur d’Alene Elks and 30-year member of the Eagles. Paul loved hunting, fishing, camping and any outdoor activities.

Paul is survived by his wife, Pat, and daughters Robyne (Gerry) Foisy, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Debbi (Mike) Higbee of Cataldo, Idaho, four granddaughters, Brandy (Neal) Plazas, Kelsey (Howard) Daniels, Jennifer (Kasey) Batman, Breannna (Christoper) Nash and eight great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering at English Funeral Chapel, 1113 N. Fourth St. in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on June 4 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Dad, you will be forever in our hearts. We love and miss you. Rest in peace.

English Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on his online memorial at www.englishfuenralchapel.com