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Wayne Fister Obituary
Wayne Gene Fister, 83, of Kellogg, ID, passed away on January 22, 2025 in his sleep at home in Kellogg. Wayne was born on August 4, 1941 in Bremerton, WA to Robert Earl and Georgia Lucille Eastwood. He was adopted by Roy Thomas (Tom) Fister when his mother remarried. Wayne will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He lived most of his in life in the Pacific Northwest of Idaho, Washington, and Oregon where he grew up with his brothers and sisters. He thoroughly enjoyed the great outdoors and simple living with family and friends.
Wayne was a retiree from the Sunshine Mining Company with over 35 years of his life spent underground in the hard rock mining industry.
He had been married twice. His first marriage was to Shirley Howland in 1962 at Bonners Ferry, ID. They had three sons: Wayne Eugene Fister Jr., Robert Earl Fister, and Brian Dennis Fister. He then married the love of his life, Julia Anne Hay on February 4, 1981 in Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Earl Eastwood and Georgia Lucille Fister (2008); adoptive father, Roy Thomas Fister Sr. (1989); brothers, Robert Earl Eastwood (1958) and Roy Thomas Fister Jr. (1993); sister, Hope Amanda Fister (1990); and his three sons, Wayne Eugene Fister Jr (1988), Robert Earl Fister (1986) and Brian Dennis Fister.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife Julia, two sisters and the many nephews, nieces, and grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, 3:00 PM at the chapel of Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, ID. A potluck reception will follow the services at the Kellogg Baptist Church. Wayne will be interred next to his sons at Greenwood Cemetery in Kellogg.
Memories of Wayne and messages of condolence may be shared with his family online at www.shoshonefuneraslervice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg is assisting the Fister family with arrangements.
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Kenneth Smith
February 22, 2025
It was with deep sadness that I found out on February 22, 2025, that Wayne had died. I so looked forward to the time we spent together each time I returned to the Northwest. I fondly remember the time he and Julia visited with my wife and I when they came to visit us in Phoenix. I will miss our visits.
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