James Arthur Weinand, 76

James Arthur Weinand, 76, of Sandpoint, Idaho, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif., with his daughters at his bedside, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Sept. 21, 1933, at the home of his grandparents in Ray, N.D., the son of Francis and Cora Weinand. In the spring of 1938 the family moved to Sandpoint.

Jim attended elementary school at the local Seventh-day Adventist Church school and attended high school at Upper Columbia Academy and Sandpoint High School.

He joined the Air Force on Nov. 10, 1951, during the Korean War.

Upon his discharge he returned to Sandpoint and worked for Pack River Lumber in 1956-1958. He then worked as a radio dispatcher for the Sand-point Police Depart-ment from 1963 until his retirement in 1984.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and serving as a ham radio operator.

James was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and the Bonner County Amateur Radio Club. His yard was a frequent gathering spot for family and friends to enjoy cookouts and his stories.

He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Kemp of Sandpoint, and Angela (Roger) Cordes of Logandale, Nev.; four grandchildren, Melinda Nicole Kemp, Chris A. Kemp, Amanda Cordes (Trevor Carlisle) and Kristina M. Cordes; sisters, C. Ann (Richard) Schnibbe of Portland, Ore., and Nyla (Leonard) Hodge of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; two sisters-in-law, Lynette Weinand of Sandpoint, and Julie Ann Weinand of Cowley, Wyo.; a brother-in-law, Duane Aberle of Deer Park, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cora; his father, Frank; a sister, Colleen Aberle; two brothers:, Dustin Weinand and Michael Weinand; and a nephew, Timothy Hodge.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2010, at the Sandpoint Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2255 W. Pine.

Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, with military rites by the Bonner County area veterans. Viewing will be held at Coffelt Funeral Chapel on Thursday, July 22, 2010 from noon until 6 p.m.

The family suggests memorials in James’ honor be made to the charity of donor’s choice.

Family and friends are invited to sign James’ online guest book at www.coffeltfuneral.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.