Roger Lewis Ainsworth, 61

Roger Lewis Ainsworth, 61, of Clark Fork, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Hope Hotel in Hope, Idaho, on Saturday, March 21, from 2-5 p.m.

Roger was born on Feb. 23, 1948, in Moscow, Idaho, to Robert and Doris Ainsworth. He graduated from Chewelah High School in 1966, and from Spokane Community College with an associates degree in Electronics in 1969. Roger served his country in the United States Navy for seven years. He then started a 30-year career with Avista Utility Company as a relay technician.

On Nov. 6, 1987, Roger married Kathy Rinard in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They have since resided in Clark Fork.

Roger enjoyed white water rafting, bonfires, the outdoors and a good book. More than anything, he was always up for a good time with family and friends. Roger was a loving and dependable husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, with an infectious smile and a great laugh. Words cannot express how much he will be missed.

Roger is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; his sons, Robert (Kirstina) Ainsworth and Jacob (Margie) Ainsworth of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his daughters, Keely (Ty) Oliver and Kelsey Kinzer of Sandpoint; his four grandchildren, Alex, Erica, Kyra and Ryker Ainsworth of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and his sister, Sherie Knadler of Coeur d’Alene. He was preceded into death by his parents and one brother Jim.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Clark Fork Food Bank, c/o Pat Derr, PO Box 176, Clark Fork, ID 83811, Panhandle Animal Shelter, 870 Kootenai Cut-Off Road, Ponderay, Idaho 83852, or the charity of your choice.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Roger’s online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his online guest book.