Daryl Coy Ramey, 87
Daryl Coy Ramey, 87, a longtime resident of Hope, Idaho, passed away, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Aug. 28, 2024.
The celebration of Daryl’s life will begin at noon Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the Sam Owen Campground. A reception will be part of the celebration. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, in the Hope Cemetery.
Daryl was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Grangeville, Idaho, the son of Claude and Martha Ramey. The family moved to Boise, Idaho, where he graduated, in 1955, from Boise High School. He was captain of the high school golf team, caddied at the local golf course, delivered papers and worked on a mink farm. He also joined, and served with, the U.S. Army National Guard.
He graduated from the University of Idaho in engineering and worked for the Bureau of Public Roads. He worked as an engineer for the Federal Highway Administration. Later he would help engineer the road between Hope, Idaho, and Clark Fork, Idaho. He retired in 1993, and then went to work for the Litehouse Dressing Company for 10 years.
He met Shirley Proctor in 1959, and married her May 20, 1960, in Newport, Wash. She served as the city clerk of Hope for many years, preceding him in death April 5, 2017.
The family has maintained property on Trestle Creek since 1970. He pulled a 10-foot by 40-foot travel trailer throughout the Northwest in his work.
Daryl was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf, playing golf up until the time of his death. He was an avid bridge fan, playing at the Clark Fork Senior Center. He had donated 13 gallons of blood during his lifetime, to help others live.
He is survived by his sons, Todd (and Lynn) Ramey, Kenneth (and Joyce) Ramey; granddaughter Rachel (and Tony); grandson Alex; and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his two sisters, Claudette and Donna; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; and two sisters, Carole and Vicki.
Family and friends are invited to sign Daryl’s online guestbook at coffeltfs@frontier.com.
Final arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.