Obituaries
Herbert Mayer Spokane
Funeral Mass for Dr. Herbert C. Mayer, 77, will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Spokane. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Sandpoint. Coffelt Funeral Service in Sandpoint is in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Mayer, who was born in Newton, Mass., died Wednesday.
He received a bachelor of science degree from Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, in 1943 and a master’s degree from the University of Iowa in 1947.
Dr. Mayer moved to Moscow in 1947 and taught at the University of Idaho. He married Maryetta Brodkord in 1948 and then began a 22-year career with IBM.
While employed by IBM he worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas-El Paso. He also taught at the University of Utah, Washington State University, and University of Wisconsin at Parkside. He was an emeritus professor at Eastern Washington University and administered the General Electric School of Nuclear Engineering in Richland.
Dr. Mayer received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in 1975.
He was a member of the Spokane Manito Lions Club, Spokane Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, Data Processing Management Association and St. Augustine Parish.
Survivors include his wife of more than 51 years; two daughters, Judith Roseman of Atlanta and Christine Binge of Wenatchee; two sisters, Jane Shovell of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Ann Wattman of Tulsa, Okla.; and two granddaughters, Alaina and Sara.
Memorials may be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church, 428 W. 19th Ave., Spokane, WA 99203, or Manito Lions Club, P.O. Box 8748, Spokane, WA 99203.
Maxine Deeter Coeur d’Alene
Service for Maxine Deeter, 93, will be held today at 11 a.m. at Coffelt Funeral Service in Sandpoint. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Sandpoint.
Mrs. Deeter, a former instructor at Kinman Business College, died last Friday.
Born in Harrison County, Mo., she grew up in Missouri and Iowa, She graduated from high school and Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa.
Mrs. Deeter later received a master’s degree from Drake University in Des Moines, and in 1928 she married Larry Deeter.
The couple moved to Spokane in 1944, and she taught at Kinman Business College until retiring in 1981.
Mrs. Deeter moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1996 and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Iowa and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sagle, Idaho, and had served as a March of Dimes volunteer in Spokane for 15 years.
Her husband preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, John Deeter of Coeur d’Alene; three grandchildren, Stephen, Ronald and Glenna; and six great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Duane, Travis, Joel, Hannah and Caleb.
Malcolm `Bud’ MacGregor Paula `Joy’ MacGregor St. Maries
Memorial service for Malcolm “Bud” MacGregor, 75, and Paula J. “Joy” MacGregor, 71, will be today at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Coeur d’Alene. A gathering will follow at the church Parish Hall. English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d’Alene is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. and Mrs. MacGregor, who were both born in Hamilton, Mont., died Saturday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Worley, Idaho.
Mr. MacGregor married Paula Robbins in 1947, and they lived in East Helena until moving to Coeur d’Alene in 1960.
He worked as a planer at Idaho Forest Industries and DeArmond-Joyner Lumber Co. for 27 years until retiring in 1987.
The MacGregors moved to St. Maries several years ago.
Mr. MacGregor was active in outdoor activities, including hunting and gardening.
Mrs. MacGregor was a homemaker and gardener.
Survivors include two sons, Gregor MacGregor of East Troy, Wis., and George MacGregor of Spokane; four daughters, Evelyn Duthie of Hamilton, Kathryn Zawada of Missoula, Lois Wittrock of St. Maries and Elizabeth MacGregor of Coeur d’Alene; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. MacGregor is also survived by two sisters, Ada Norbury and Marie Burwick, both of Missoula.
Mrs. MacGregor is also survived by a brother, Austin Robbins of Helena.
Memorials may be made to the Ravalli County Museum, 201 Bedford, or the Daly Mansion, P.O. Box 223, both of Hamilton, MT 59840.
Mina Kinnick Post Falls
Visitation for Mina Kinnick, 84, will be Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at English Funeral Chapel in Post Falls. Graveside service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Shoshone Memorial Gardens in Pinehurst, Idaho.
Mrs. Kinnick, who was born in Stites, Idaho, died Thursday.
She moved to Osburn, Idaho, in 1937 and lived there until moving to Post Falls several months ago.
Mrs. Kinnick enjoyed fishing, cooking, quilting and making crafts.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include two sons, Jim Kinnick of Kellogg and Ed Kinnick of Moorcroft, Wyo.; two daughters, Irene Graham of Post Falls and Jean McCorkle of Wallace; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 280 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815.
Minnie Mortenson Kellogg
Memorial service for Minnie Mortenson, 88, will be today at 2:30 p.m. at Mountain Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center in Kellogg. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane. Shoshone Funeral Service in Kellogg is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mortenson, who was born in South Dakota, died Wednesday.
She married Virgil Mortenson in 1949, and they lived in Spokane.
In 1994 she moved to Kellogg.
A homemaker, Mrs. Mortenson was a member of First Baptist Church of Spokane.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include a sister, Beatrice Roberts of Bremerton; a niece and a nephew, and two cousins.
Berlin Luke Wallace
Rosary and funeral Mass for Berlin William Luke, 85, will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church in Wallace. Shoshone Funeral Service in Kellogg is in charge of cremation to follow the service.
Mr. Luke, who was born in Mullen, Neb., died Wednesday.
He graduated from high school in Thompson Falls, Mont., and then moved to the Silver Valley in 1941.
He married Stella Miles in 1942. He then served with the Army at the end of World War II.
Mr. Luke worked as an apprentice under the guide of a German master engraver and watchmaker for 15 years. He also worked as a hoistman for Day Mines, where he held other various positions until retiring in 1971. He continued a watch-repair business at his home after his retirement.
He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Luke also was a member of the Wallace Senior Citizens, Wallace Elks Lodge and the American Watchmakers Association.
He was involved in outdoor recreation, including hunting, hiking, fishing and water sports.
Survivors include his wife of more than 57 years; two sons, Steven Luke Sr. of Spokane and Roger Luke of Seattle; two brothers, Jerry Luke of Helena and Larry Luke of Bangkok, Thailand; three sisters, Juanita Lamphier and Eunice Peterson, both of Spokane, and Ramona Turk of Thompson Falls; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Eben Wolters Coeur d’Alene
Viewing for Eben H. Wolters, 87, will be today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d’Alene. Service will be at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Coeur d’Alene on Saturday.
Mr. Wolters, who was born in Blackduck, Minn., died Tuesday.
He lived on the family homestead in Canada until moving to Coeur d’Alene in 1922.
He served with the Navy SeaBees during World War II.
Mr. Wolters returned to the Coeur d’Alene area after his military service. He served on the Coeur d’Alene city council and worked as a beekeeper, furrier, mink farmer, mechanic, crane operator, stone mason and tailor.
Mr. Wolters married Mildred “Millie” Bennett in 1978.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Kitara Hardt of Seattle and Katherine Irving of Veradale, Wash.; and four granddaughters, Alyssa, Samantha, Stephanie and Shannon.
Naomi Traviss Coeur d’Alene
No service will be held for Naomi I. Traviss, 93, at her request. English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d’Alene is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Traviss, who was born in Hemet, Calif., died Wednesday.
She lived in Southern California and then in Northern California before moving to Coeur d’Alene in 1993.
She was a homemaker and a seamstress.
Mrs. Traviss was a member of New Life Community Church in Rathdrum and sang in the choir. She also was a member of the Assembly of God Church in North Hollywood, Calif.
Her husband, Robert, died in 1963.
Survivors include a son, John Traviss of Athol; a daughter, Nancy Anne Coleman of Santa Cruz, Calif.; six grandchildren and three granddaughters.