Carole Irene Durk, 91

Carole Irene Durk, 91, passed away July 16, 2023, at Kootenai Hospital in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, surrounded by close family. She was born Aug. 16, 1931, to Hazel and Bill Nordyke in Colusa, Calif., and had one brother, Roy, and two sisters, Billie and Cyndy. She graduated high school in 1949 and married Frank C. Durk on July 15, 1950. Carole and Frank lived in various California towns, eventually settling in Sacramento, where they raised their two sons, Mark and Mike. She encouraged her sons to be involved in fishing, baseball and Mira Loma football. In Sacramento, Carole enjoyed hosting swim parties with friends and relatives and also playing golf. Upon retirement, they moved to Lake Almanor, Calif., and finally settled in Hayden Lake, Idaho. She became a huge fan of Gonzaga basketball and never missed a game. Frank and Carole joined the Unity church and were regular members. She loved to play cards, do jigsaw puzzles and always had time to visit. Carole was a very practical person who had the ability to relate to just about anyone. She will be truly missed.

Carole is survived by her brother, Roy, and sister-in-law Dianne Nordyke of Oregon, sister Cyndy and husband Skip Tuttle of Mount Shasta, Calif., Mark and Debbie Durk of Blanchard, Okla., Michael and Marita Durk of Hayden Lake, grandchildren Steven Durk of Penryn, Calif., Kristen Ninnow of Oklahoma, Katie Durk of Hayden Lake and numerous nieces and nephews. Please view Carole’s online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com

A celebration of life will be held Sept. 17, 2023, at the Eagles Lodge, 1520 W. Wyoming Ave. in Hayden Lake from noon to 5 p.m.