Archived Marriage Records
Nikolas J. Aguirre, 17, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2008 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident one day shy of his 18th birthday. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Lakeview Funeral Home with Charley Packard officiating.
Nik was born on May 9, 1990 in Olympia, Washington to Robert and Desire Aguirre. As a young boy Nik was a fabulous cook, he liked experimenting with food and loved to serve his mother breakfast in bed. Science intrigued him, and his teachers wanted him to join a group of student ambassadors going to Australia. He snowboarded like a god and played goalie on a soccer team. He picked wildflowers, and grinning, made his mom pick which hand he held them in behind his back.
He lived in San Pedro for over a year with his beloved cousins and aunt, and after he graduated from the Job Corps in February 2007, he came back home to Idaho. He worked at the Samuels Store and at Schweitzer Mountain resort. A north Sandpoint kid growing up, he attended Northside Elementary, the Sandpoint Charter School and Sandpoint High. He had a sharp wit, strong personality and was a true friend.
When Nik was 8 he said, “Christmas was the time for giving,” and he’d save his allowance so he could buy everyone gifts. He loved to swim, fish, snowboard, bike ride and play hackeysack with friends. An incredible bass player, he sometimes practiced a song until his fingers bled to get it right.
He is survived by family and friends from Peru to California to Canada; mother, Desire Aguirre of Sandpoint, ID; sister, DaNae Aguirre of Sandpoint, ID; grandparents of Rhoda and Dell Sanford of Laclede, ID; Fran and Ron Peterson of San Jose, CA; uncle Rex Mayo of Sandpoint, ID and his cousins, Charlene and Miguel Castellon of San Pedro, Lisa and Mark of San Pedro, Amin and Jason Kees of Utah, Aunt Jenny Lopresto and Aunt Irene (Nana) and cousin George of San Pedro, Aunt Sylvia and cousin Eric of Priest River, Aunt Rae and cousin Scott Sanford of California, best friends Ryan Ford and Josef Schabell of Sandpoint, and his faithful dog Cholo.
Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements.
Joni Christine (Baker) Zantow, 35, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in a car accident near Cocolalla, Idaho. Viewing for friends and family will be held from 4-7 pm Friday, March 21, 2008 at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, March 24th at the Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tony Nelson of the First Christian Church officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Pack River Cemetery.
Joni was born on January 25, 1973 to Bill and Sue Baker in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. She attended grade schools in Bonners Ferry before moving to Sandpoint, where she attended middle school and high school, graduating from Sandpoint High School in the class of 1991. She married Perry Zantow in Dover, Idaho on August 1, 1992; the couple had two beautiful children together.
Joni worked at Safeway, and Women’s Health Clinic while she earned her degree in Medical Secretarial Studies at North Idaho College. She was a hard worker, currently holding jobs at Bonner General Hospital, Sandpoint Pediatrics, and Kootenai Medical Center.
Joni was a loving mother, she enjoyed interior decorating, needlework, which she learned from her mother-in-law Juanita Zantow, singing, (she sang lead in “Cabaret” in the 7th grade), and her favorite color was purple.
She is survived by her life partner, Perry Zantow of Sandpoint, ID; children, Madison, 7 and Mitchell, 5; step children, Wesley, Benjamin and Kaila; parents, Sue Baker of Kootenai, ID and Bill Baker of Bonners Ferry, ID; sister, Mindy Baker and her son Justin of Sandpoint, ID; grandmothers, Arminda Thompson of Sandpoint, ID and Gertrude Baker of Bonners Ferry, ID; aunts, Aggie (Al) Moran of Bonners Ferry, ID, Janie (Bill) Jacobson of Kootenai, ID and Linda Baker of Bonners Ferry, ID; uncles, Jim (Lila) Thompson of Bonners Ferry, ID and Walt (Carol) Thompson of Dayton, NV; extended family Margie McDowell and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Wyman Thompson and Sanford Baker, and one sister Keri Sue Baker.
Memorial donations may be made to Mountain West or Panhandle State Banks for Joni’s children Madison and Mitchell Zantow.
Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements.
Alison Diane Wheeler, 48, resident of Elmira, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Kennewick, Wa.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00, Saturday March 29, 2008 at the Lakeview Funeral Home Chapel in Sandpoint, with Charley Packard Officiating.
Alison was born on September 3, 1959 in Long Beach, CA. She grew up and attended schools in the San Fernando Valley. She married Tom Wheeler in Bend, OR.
The couple moved to Sandpoint, ID in 1989. Alison was a friendly face at the Elmira Store and the old Shell Station at the corner of Hwy 95 and Upper Pack River Rd., she also helped waitress at the Blue Moon Café when it moved to town.
She enjoyed camping, fishing and rides on the Harley. She was a loving wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Wheeler of Sandpoint, ID; son, Tom (Danielle) Wheeler of Crescent City, CA; daughter, Brianna (Ryan) Wagner of Portland, OR; granddaughter Kylie Wagner; mother, Kathy Lewis of San Diego, CA; one sister and one brother.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements.
Lustella Marian (Kilmer) Shields, 88, a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who will remain in our hearts forever, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was surrounded by all her children.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, March 28, 2008 at the Clark Fork United Methodist Church with Dr. Mark Wendle officiating; followed by a gathering in the Fellowship Hall. Burial will follow at the Clark Fork Cemetery.
She was born in Grass Lake, Michigan on August 27, 1919, and resided in the Clark Fork Valley the majority of her life. She graduated from Clark Fork High School in 1937, and married Carl Shields in 1938 in Thompson Falls, Montana in a double ceremony with Harold Shields and Helen Erickson. With her husband, Carl, she enjoyed raising their children, being with family, and caring for grandchildren. She was always busy cooking, sewing, gardening, canning, and doing for others. Her pies and cookies were renowned. She took great pride in the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In later years, she delighted in catching kokanee at Lake Koocanusa and being involved with the Clark Fork Methodist Church and their bazaars. Of all her feats, hiking to Scotchman’s Peak for her 70th birthday and snorkeling in Hawaii at 74 were high on the list. But, to her family and friends, her capacity to endure the challenges of her declining physical health was the most admirable.
She is survived by her five children: Karen Guilfoyle and husband Michael, Sharon Brixen and husband Allen, Denny Shields, Becky Holt and husband Kevin, and John Shields and wife Shannon; 12 grandchildren: Debra, Dena, Diana, Suzanne, Allen Andrew, S. John, Sheri, Andrew, Joseph, Sarah, Joshua, and Johnathan; 20 great-grandchildren; and brother: Leland Foster and wife Vieno. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years; her parents: Walter and Ethel Foster; sister: Laura Brockway; and granddaughter: Dorie Hurt.
Memorial donations may be made to the Clark Fork Methodist Church or other charitable organizations.
Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements.
Ritchie Neal Rector, 51, resident of Trout Creek, Montana passed away on Friday, March 7, 2008 near Clark Fork, Idaho from injuries received in a vehicle accident. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm MST, Friday, March 21, 2008 at the Whitepine United Methodist Church with Dr. Mark Wendle officiating. Burial will follow at the Whitepine Cemetery.
Ritchie was born on May 5, 1956 in Los Angeles, California to Lou and Dorrie Rector. He grew up and attended schools in Temple City, CA. After graduation Ritchie began exploring the western United States on foot and bicycle. He spent time in Lake Powell, AZ, Jackson Hole, WY, and Sandpoint, ID, finally settling in Trout Creek, MT.
Ritchie was a skilled carpenter and was meticulous at finish work. He took great pride in his trade and loved carpentry work. He also worked for his friends at Overman’s Rock Quarry.
On May 20, 2006 in Clark Fork, Idaho, Ritchie was married to Beverly Kincy by Dr. Mark Wendle. The couple made their home in Trout Creek where Ritchie loved life, liked to have a good time and cherished his many good friends.
He loved the outdoors, skiing, bike riding, swimming, wood working, and horseback riding.
Ritchie liked to have a good time, he especially enjoyed blues music and his favorite artist was Bob Dylan.
Ritchie played the harmonica and loved to dance.
He enjoyed playing pool and shuffle board and liked his Miller High Life.
Ritchie was a Christian man of great faith who was not shy about sharing it with others.
He loved to pray and generously ministered to people who needed help.
He was a humble man with few possessions, matters of the heart were more important to him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Rector of Trout Creek, MT; sister, Terry (John) Baker of Camas, WA; brother, Mike (Catherine) Rector of Camarillo, CA; step daughter, Juanita (Dennis) Pitman of Mt. Vernon, WA; grandson, Rick Pitman; seven nieces and nephews; and many very good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Patrice Rector.
Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements.
David Nicholson, 51, passed away on March 25, 2008 in Sagle, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be published at a later date.
Warren John Gustafson, 84, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at his home in Cocolalla, Idaho.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Warren was born on September 26, 1923 in Oakland, CA to Sigfried and Mildred Gustafson.
He grew up and attended schools in Oakland followed by trade school to follow in his fathers footsteps and become an electrician.
Warren served his country in the United States Army during WWII.
He married Mildred Arlene Dillon in Reno, NV in 1946 while on leave from the service.
Upon his discharge from the Army, he began working as an electrician in Castro Valley, CA, retiring in 1989.
Mildred passed away in 2004 and Warren moved to Sandpoint, ID to be closer to his son, Doug.
Warren was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and enjoyed fishing, reading, and had quite a hat collection.
He is survived by his two sons, Doug (Shellie) Gustafson of Cocolalla, ID and Michael (Kathy) Gustafson of Castro Valley, CA; and two granddaughters Leslie and Sierra.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one brother Howard.
Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements.
