Delmer H. 'Bubby' Forell

Delmer H. “Bubby” Forell passed away Aug. 11, 2008, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

There will be an informal, potluck gathering of friends and family at the Jim Forell residence at 11616 Baldy Mountain Road  at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008.

He was born to Harold and Lois (Dolly) Forell on July 16, 1933, in Sandpoint. He graduated from high school there in 1951. After graduation he entered the military.

Upon returning from the service he married Betty Lou Waddell from Clark Fork, Idaho.

He lived on Baldy Mountain, where he had been raised and where he raised his family of three boys.

Delmer worked in the timber industry and in road construction most of his life. He enjoyed gardening, picking huckleberries, fishing, hunting, boating and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Lou; three sons, Barry and wife Vickie Forell of Naples, Idaho, Garry and wife Shelley Forell of Springfield, Mo., and Darwin and wife Raylene Forell of Sandpoint; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters, Velma Nelson, Betty Jeffres and Carol Millard; brothers, Daymond, Larry and Jim Forell; numerous nieces and nephews; and his Uncle Ed and Aunt Jo Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved sister Della Bricker.

Coffelt Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.