Gary James Doyle, 68

Gary James Doyle, 68, passed away March 15, 2005, at the Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m. at the Wellspring Community Center in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Burial will follow at the McArthur Cemetery.

Gary was born on Feb. 20, 1937, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Patrick and Bette Doyle.

From the time he was born they lived in the Colburn area until they moved to Naples so he could start the first grade. He resided in Naples the rest of his life.

He graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1955 and went to the University of Idaho for 1 1/2 years. He left school and bought his first log truck in the spring of 1957 where he remained working in the woods until he retired in March 2004.

On July 19, 1957 Gary married Dorine Olson of Sandpoint, Idaho.

Gary loved his work in the woods, fishing, hunting, and camping.

He also enjoyed playing poker, running his cat, and visiting with friends. Gary loved to pass on his knowledge of the woods and life to the youth of the community.

Gary was a Mason, Shriner, and O.E.S. member. He was an Associated Logging Contractor board member and served 12 years on the school board.

Gary is survived by his wife, Dorine; daughters, Patricia and husband Ronnie Lynch of Glen Rose, Texas, Pam Palaniuk of Naples, Idaho, and Kally Spease of Naples, Idaho; one brother, Tim Doyle of Spokane, Wash.; 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Betty and son, Alec.

Arrangements are under the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.