Eugene Norman Loe

09/04/1924 - 06/04/2011

LOE, Eugene Norman
(Age 86)

Gene passed away June 4, 2011, of natural causes at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane, WA. He was born September 4, 1924 in Plummer, ID, where he lived all of his life until assisted living was required. He was the son of George Samuel Loe and Iva Gennet (Beaudreau) Loe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet, and daughter, Carol Jean Houser. He is survived by his sons Ronald Loe of Spokane, WA, Kenneth Loe of Lapwai, ID; daughter Connie Pentland of Kuna, ID; stepsons Bill Braid of Spokane, WA, Terry Braid of Rathdrum, ID, Jim Braid of Medical Lake, WA; and stepdaughter Dia Tucker of Seattle, WA; also 15 grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Brothers and sisters preceding him in death were Lila Richel, Ralph Loe, Mildred Loe, Albert Loe and Georgia Shattuck. Brothers and sisters surviving him are Marybelle Grey, Jim Loe, Nadine Bruce, Minnie Quinn, Eldon Loe, LaVonne Buster and Lucille Jones. Gene graduated from Plummer High School in 1942. He joined the Army and fought in Germany in World War II, was wounded in action and awarded a purple heart. He was hospitalized in Paris, so he always said he had been to Paris and didn't like it that much. He farmed for Elmer Whitman for awhile, and then went to work at the Plummer pole yard where he worked for 19 years. In December 1964 he went to work for the highway department where he worked for the next 19 years, retiring November 30, 1984. He married Mary Sifford on July 14, 1947 and they were divorced in 1966. He was also married for a time to Floraine Bedwell, divorcing in 1974. He met Harriet Petty and discovered a mutual love of dancing, life and each other. They married on January 29, 1977. He was an avid hunter, loved to dance and also played on various teams through the years for pool, darts and bowling. He was a hard worker and although he did not have a wood burning stove himself, spent a lot of time cutting firewood for others, which he continued to do until he was 80 years old. He also loved farming and often worked in his spare time helping Tom Freeberg on his farm. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand wherever it was needed. He was known and loved by many and will be missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Christian Life Fellowship Church in Plummer, followed by a time of food and memories. Please visit Gene's online guestbook at heritagefunerals.com.