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Claude Spinosa Obituary
July 17, 1937 - September 5, 2021
Sandpoint, Idaho - Claude succumbed to cancer peacefully in his sleep.
Claude is survived by his wife Jean Spinosa of 58 years, brother Roberto Cabras, three sons John, Mike, and Dan, daughters-in-law Irina Spinosa, Yvette Gustafsen, and Arlene Spinosa, grandchildren Claire and Michelle, extended family and friends. Claude was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone.
Claude was born in Baunei, Sardinia Italy and immigrated to the USA in 1948. He attended City College in New York where he graduated in 1963 and married Jean. Claude graduated from the University of Iowa in 1967 with a PhD in Geology. He taught at the University of Indiana and in 1970 moved to Boise and taught at Boise State University for 33 years. Claude loved teaching and doing research in the US, Russia, China, Mexico, Italy, and Micronesia. During retirement he coordinated many field camps to Sardinia. He and Jean eventually built a house on Lake Pend Oreille where he lived his remaining years enjoying having friends and family visit. His family were like friends and his friends were like family. He will be deeply missed by many.
A special thanks to the staff at Kootenai Health and Bonner General for their compassionate care. His obituary is also on coffeltfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to a charity of your choice or cancer foundation. A small celebration of life is being planned for later this fall.
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Ward Beishline
November 12, 2021
Claude, was a nice father. I've met him a few times. I remember his smile and laugh. John, his son, is one of my best friends. John and Spinosa family, sorry for your loss. Ward Beishline
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