Joe Hunter Creighton, 86

Joe Hunter Creighton, 86, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on March 23, 2008.

Joe was born in Grand Haven, Mich., on Jan. 16, 1922, the son of John and Clara Creighton. He served, as a private first class with the U.S. Army, in the European Theatre during World War II.

On Nov. 23, 1944, he married Sandra Lorraine Oleson in Sioux Falls, S.D. He lived for 40 years in San Diego, Calif., working as a manufacturing inspector for the FAA.

Following the death of his wife, in 1999, he moved to the Sandpoint area.

He is survived by his son Steven (and Elisa) Creighton of Escondido, Calif.; his daughter Susan (and Lee) Sayers of Cocolalla, Idaho; and a granddaughter Krysta Creighton of Leucadia, Calif.

His parents and a brother, John Creighton; also preceded him in death.

The family extends their thanks to the staff and caregivers of The Bridge and Life Care Center of Sandpoint where Joe made his home in Idaho.

Family and friends are invited to sign Joe's online guestbook at www.coffeltfuneral.com.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Coffelt Funeral Service.