Neil Harland Bergstrom, 93

Neil Harland Bergstrom, 93, passed away with his family at his side on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 in Sandpoint Idaho.

A celebration of Neil’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at the First Lutheran Church in Sandpoint with Pastor Dave Olson officiating.

Neil was born on April 8, 1916, in Sandpoint, Idaho to Carl and Selma Bergstrom. He graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1934. Neil married Cora Berry on March 31, 1938.

During World War ll, Neil moved his family to Bremer-ton, Wash., where he worked in the shipyards. After the war he moved to Seattle, Wash., where he worked for Seaboard Lumber Company as a filer and millwright until his retirement in 1981. Neil returned to Sandpoint after retirement.

Neil was a member of First Lutheran Church and a life member of Sandpoint Elk’s Lodge No. 1376.

He was an avid golfer and played several days a week until he was 91 years old. The time he spent with his golf buddies was very special to him. His love of golf continued until his passing.

Neil loved his family and time spent with any one of them was precious to him. He enjoyed his garden and working on projects in his workshop.

His parents, Carl and Selma; wife, Cora; one son, Richard; one sister, Caroline; and one brother, John, preceded Neil in death.

He leaves behind his daughters and their husbands, Karla and Fred Darnell of Sandpoint, and Bonnie and Jim Cummings of Seattle; daughter-in-law, Vicki Bergstrom of Federal Way, Wash.; a sister, Jean Hadley of Sandpoint; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Those wishing to make donations in Neil’s memory may consider giving to the “Bus Fund” at Luther Park of Sandpoint, 510 So Olive Ave, Sandpoint, ID or Bonner Community Hospice, P O Box 1448, Sandpoint, ID  83864

Lakeview Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign Neil’s online guest book at www.lakeviewfuneral.com.