Wayne Evans, 89

Wayne Evans, 89, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2004.

Private family services will be held later.

Wayne was born on Oct. 2, 1914, in Garwood, Idaho, the son of Franklin and Nora Evans. He spent most of his young life commercial fishing on Lake Pend Oreille and his family was known for the best smoked bluebacks on the lake.

He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, spending time in India. In 1975, he retired from the Great Northern Railroad, having worked all over the Northwest.

He was an active member of the Sandpoint Lions for many years. In 1984, he was presented with the Lion's distinguished service award and, in 1985, he was named Lion of the Year. He also volunteered for the Food Bank, collecting food.

He was a lifetime member of the Sportsmen's Association and the American Legion. He loved to pick huckleberries, snowmobile, hunt and gather firewood. In his later years, he liked to play cards, do puzzles, fuss over his dog, Sadie, be PaPa Wayne to Jayme, and tinker in the shop.

He is survived by his brother, Lyle Evans of Lake Stevens, Wash.; and his chosen family, John, Debbie, Jayme and Wilma Rogers of Sandpoint, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and seven brothers.

Memorials may be made to: Toys for Tots, Sandpoint Lions Club, P.O. Box 414, Sandpoint, ID 83864; or to Sportsmen's Association, P.O. Box 1011, Sandpoint, ID 83864.

Final arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.Ambrose Vincent Martinosky, 87