Everett M. Luckey, 84

Everett M. Luckey, 84, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007.

A visitation will be held 1-5 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Coffelt's Funeral Chapel, 109 N. Division Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2007, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, 206 Summit Blvd., in Priest River, Idaho. Father Dennis C. Day will be officiating.

Everett was born in Sandpoint on Aug. 6, 1922, to Merton and Blanche (Swanger) Luckey. He was raised in Sandpoint and was the middle child of 10 children.

After graduating high school in 1940 he moved to Seattle and worked in the Quartermaster Warehouse from January 1942 until November of that year.

He was drafted into the service in October 1942, when he entered the 756th Bombardment Squadron. He served in battles and campaigns in France, Italy, the Balkans, Normandy, Central Europe and others.

Everett received the Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal and Distinguished Unit Citation. He received an honorable discharge on Sept. 4, 1946.

After the war, he worked for a short time in the mining industry.

In 1953 he married Annamay Langron. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Priest Lake where he enjoyed many outdoor activities. He worked in the logging industry there until his retirement in 1984.

He had one son, Michael; his wife Susie and four grandchildren, Michael, Anna, Lily and Thomas.

Everett is survived by his son and family; a brother, Lee Luckey of Spokane, Wash.; a sister, Dora Stuart of Nevada; a brother, Harvey Luckey of Priest River; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Annamay, in 2002.

Memorial contributions can be made to The Priest Lake EMTs, 27929 Hwy 57, Priest Lake, ID 83856.

Family and Friends are invited to sign Everett's online guest book at www.coffeltfuneral.com

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.