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William "Brett" ELDREDGE

1963 - 2025

William "Brett" ELDREDGE obituary, 1963-2025, Coeur d'Alene, WA

BORN

1963

DIED

2025

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William ELDREDGE Obituary

April 12, 1963 - March 19, 2025

Brett left us unexpectedly on March 19, 2025, he was 61. Brett was born in Odessa, Washington to Marilyn (McKay) Bell and Gary Bell of Wilbur, Washington. Brett graduated from Post Falls High School and served in the US Navy / Miramar. Then he set sail to Hawaii and worked on American Hawaii Cruise Lines, where he met Janet, and sailed many years until their baby boy Nick came along.

Brett was always up for an adventure, whether it was snowmobiling, camping, four wheeling or in search of that Big Fish.

Brett lived his life to the fullest and his mantra was, "LIFE'S A RIDE," and what a ride it's been. There was never a dull moment with Brett, and I know he did not have any regrets!!

He was a great father to Nick, and they were each other's "ADVENTURE BUDDIES." Needless to say, they were each

other's "Best Friend."

Brett is survived by his wife, Janet; son, Nicholas; siblings, Yancy Eldredge (Tamy), Bart Eldredge (Shannon) and Marlo Eldredge Gerber (Mike); nephews, Austin Gerber (Anissa), Tanner Eldredge, Chase Eldredge and Olivia Eldredge. Brett is survived by the entire Bell and McKay Families of Wilbur, Washington.

Public memorial service is at 1:00 PM, March 29, 2025, at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Rd. Bldg. #2 Auditorium. Join us in remembering and honoring this great man. Dessert Bar and coffee/tea will be served afterwards. Please view and sign Brett's online guestbook at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Spokesman-Review on Mar. 26, 2025.

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March 27, 2025

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