Sophia Ann Wyborny, 90

Sophia Ann Wyborny, 90, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 17, 2008.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Pastor Barry Johnson, New Song Bible Church, will officiate.

Sophia Ann Sherer Wyborny was born on Dec. 25, 1917, in Sterling, Colo. As a young child, she learned to use her hands sewing clothes for her family and friends. She became an accomplished seamstress, and during her adult life, she especially enjoyed sewing outfits of vintage silk materials for her vast collection of antique dolls.

She learned to play the piano early in life, and used her talent for many years playing the piano and organ for churches and various funeral homes.

She enjoyed raising award-winning silver Persian cats and founded Brentwood Silver Persians, a well-known and internationally-respected cattery, from which her cats were sought after worldwide.

She and her husband, Ernest, celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on May 26, 2008. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and raised four children, all of whom love and serve the Lord Jesus because of the example she modeled throughout her life.

She and her family appreciated so much the wonderful care she was given by Hospice. She loved each and every one of the workers who tenderlovingly cared for her during her last months of life.

She is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband, Ernest; their four children, Craig Wyborny of Sandpoint, Christie Weston of San Diego, Calif., Carole Grove of Seattle, Wash., and Cheryl Alvarez of San Diego; her sister, Serena Huffman, of Sandpoint; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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

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