Arthur James Post, 87

Arthur James Post, 87, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Arthur was born in Missouri on July 11, 1921, the son of Charles and Drucilla Post.

He attended school in Missouri and then worked in a defense plant. 

During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army doing topographical mapping. Following the war he worked, as a bookbinder, in the graphic arts business.

He moved to San Benito, Texas, in 1988 and then to Hope, Idaho, in 2006.

He loved the Big Band era of music and played the trumpet. He enjoyed a book that was well bound, and sharing time with his family.

Arthur is survived by his son, Richard Post of Hope, Idaho; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marie; and two sons, James Post and Jeffrey Wayne Post.

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

Final arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.