Steven Lee Prine

Steven Lee Prine, 74, of Clarkston, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Steve was born Aug. 16, 1949, to Dale and Virginia Prine in Clarkston.
Steve graduated from Clarkston High School in 1967 and attended Spokane Community College and Eastern Washington University. In 1973, Steve married his soulmate, Mary Reed. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary earlier this year. The family first lived in Clarkston, then Orofino, Twin Falls and finally they moved back to Clarkston in 1983. Steve and Mary had two children, Eric and Melissa. Steve worked in banking, then had his dream job for 14 years managing the Clarkston Golf and Country Club. He finished out his work life with the U.S. Postal Service before retiring nine years ago. In retirement he returned to working part time in the pro shop at Quail Ridge Golf Course.
Steve's favorite pastime was golf and he accomplished three holes-in-one over his golfing career. He enjoyed golfing with his buddies and the many out of town golf trips they would take together.
Steve spent his life surrounded by those he loved, whether it was family or friends. Thursday evenings you could find him at BoJack's and Monday afternoons at the Wrangler where he would be laughing and sharing stories over a drink with his many friends. He also enjoyed monthly breakfast get-togethers with his group of friends. Steve was a member of the USGA, the Lions Club, the Moose Lodge and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He loved traveling. He and Mary were frequent cruisers and made many trips to Hawaii as well as visiting family all over the country.
Steve's biggest blessing in life was his grandchildren, whom he was extremely close with. A constant presence in their lives, whether near or far, Steve loved his role of grandfather more than anything.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Virginia Prine, his parents-in-law, Benjamin and Delores Reed, his brother Larry Prine, his sister-in-law Jeanne Prine, his brother-in-law Frank Iman, his great nephew Blake Braun, and far too many close friends.
Steve is survived by wife Mary, children Eric (Sarah) and Melissa (Bruce), grandchildren: Paxton (Andrew), Abbey, Fritz, Steven, great-grandson Rykan, sister-in-law Shirley Iman, brother-in-law Gordon Reed, as well as nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Steve was loved by everyone who knew him and he will be sorely missed.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 7, at River City Church, 2102 Eighth St., B, Lewiston. This will be followed by a reception at the Eagles, 505 Maple St., Clarkston.