William (Bill) A. Millsap, 87

Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Post Falls surrounded by family Dec. 15, 2023. Born on June 29, 1936, to William L. Millsap and Patricia A. Millsap. Bill will be remembered as an amazing father, grandfather, brother, uncle and impeccable friend to everyone he met. 

Bill grew up farming and logging with his dad and brothers. Farming wasn’t the lifestyle he wanted, so he began driving trucks. He started driving for Cenex and then went to work for B-Line. It was then he decided he no longer wanted to be on the road and wanted to be home with his family. He began working for Central Pre-Mix and retired 24 years later. After he retired, he loved to spend time in his shop building squirrel houses and step stools. He even had a short stint as a hydroplane racer. Throughout his life, he loved fishing, hunting, camping and metal detecting, and he was devoted to his friends and family. His greatest passion in life was the time he spent with his grandkids. 

Bill married Gloria Jean Couey on March 29, 1963, and they had two children. Sam in 1965 and Cheri in 1967. Sadly, Gloria passed away in 1995 after 32 years of marriage. 

Bill found love and companionship again with Kay Halliday and this started a new chapter for them both. This love and companionship would last until Kay's untimely passing in 2021. 

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Patricia, little brother Richard, wives Gloria and Kay, stepson Steve Halliday and several of his lifelong friends. He is survived by his children, Sam and Cheri, stepson Duane Halliday, godson Pat Eismann, grandchildren Ryan Odegaard, Jordyn Odegaard, Hailey Millsap, Connor Halliday, Skye Halliday-Wilson (Marquess), Chloe Halliday, Alexa Halliday, Capriel Halliday, and his siblings, Jack Millsap (Jo), Jim Millsap (Marjean), and Sue Payment (Butch), devoted dog Lilah and the entire Eismann family. Survivors also include numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and assorted friends who are as good as family. 

In lieu of flowers, we ask, if you can, to please donate in Bill's honor to the wonderful people of Hospice of North Idaho, Pleasant View Cemetery care of Washington Trust Bank and/or to drink an ice cold Mountain Dew in Bill's honor. 

We would like to thank the entire Hospice of North Idaho team who took impeccable care of Bill, and a very special thank you to “George” for spending time with Bill and listening to and enjoying his wonderful stories.

The viewing will be held Thursday, Dec. 28 at Bell Tower Funeral Home in Post Falls from 11 a.m. to noon. The procession will follow from Bell Tower to Pleasant View Cemetery, 1298 S. Gold Finch Road. There will be a memorial service at The River Church, 1687 E. Horsehaven Ave. in Post Falls at 1 p.m.