Jack William Yaryan, 87

Jack William Yaryan, 87, of East Hope, Idaho, died Tuesday, Sept, 15, 2009, at his home.  He was born Feb. 10, 1922 in Spokane, Wash., the son of Floyd and Perola Verral Yaryan. 

He was a lifelong resident of East Hope, where he was raised and graduated high school.  After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving World War II, and the Korean War.

On Dec. 31, 194,8 he married the love of his life Elona Rhoads, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Jack is survived by his wife of East Hope; two children, Leslee (Robert A.) Hoover of Coeur d Alene, Idaho, and Gregory Yaryan of Harrison, Idaho; two grandchildren, Shayne (Mari) Holt of St. John, Wash., and Aubree Wright of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a great-granddaughter, Kyra Holt; and a sister, Barbara Phillips of Spokane, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Berkley and Val; and by a sister, Donna.

Private family services will be conducted at a later time.

The family request memorials be given to Bonner Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1448, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864.

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

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.