Nellie May Larson, 86

Nellie May Larson, 86, former Sagle residents, passed away in Bonners Ferry on Sunday, March 27, 2005.

Graveside services in Westmond Cemetery will be announced later.

Nellie was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Aug. 24, 1918, the daughter of Michael and Mollie Coleman. She grew up in Sandpoint, attending local schools.

For many years, she lived in the Portland, Ore., area and worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a purchasing agent. She returned to Sandpoint and retired from the U.S. Forest Service in 1973.

She was a member of the Christian Church in Newberg, Ore., and was a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Martha Chapter No. 34, in Sandpoint. She enjoyed making candles and working in her rock garden.

She is survived by her husband, Roy E. Larson of Moyie Springs, Idaho; and other relatives and friends.

Final arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.