Daymond Charles Forell, 78

Daymond Charles Forell, 78, passed away on Oct. 6, 2016, in Hayden, Idaho, surrounded by family members.

Daymond was born on Nov. 16, 1937, in Sandpoint, Idaho, and was raised and lived in Sandpoint for most of his life. He graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1955.

He married Vonnie Price in October 1962 and they had two daughters, Pam on Aug. 9, 1963, and then Kemmie Jo on April 26, 1966. Daymond and Vonnie later divorced. Daymond had two more marriages, first to Sandra Howell and then Dottie Hazelton; both of those ending in divorce as well. He married his beloved Anna on July 2, 1982, which lasted until her death in July 2005.

Daymond served six years in the Army Reserve and worked for McFarland Pole Company, Pack River Lumber Company and also P&E Woodworking along with various other occupations over his lifetime.

He enjoyed the outdoors and he loved all of his large family with their large potlucks, camping, hunting trips and road trips in his motor home with Anna. He spent his later years enjoying the sunshine on the deck of his apartment, driving the electric chair all over town and growing fabulous tomato and cucumber plants. He was loved by the neighbor children, who kept him company, and in later years helped to watch over him.

Daymond is preceded in death by his infant sister, Cherie; his parents, Harold and Lois Forell; a sister, Della Bricker; his wife, Anna Forell; and a brother, Delmer (Bubby) Forell.

Daymond is survived by daughter, Pamela (Tom) Turpin of Bonners Ferry; daughter, Kimberly Forell of Coeur d’Alene; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a stepson Mike (Yumiko) Vernon of Plano, Texas; two step-grandchildren; a sister, Velma Nelson of Priest River; a sister-in-law, Betty Forell of Sandpoint; a sister, Betty Jeffres of Sandpoint; a sister, Carol (Gary) Millard of Sandpoint; a brother, Larry (Anna) Forell of Post Falls; a brother, Jim (Jola) Forell of Sandpoint and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give their thanks to Robin Changala for the loving care she has provided Daymond for so many years.

A potluck and celebration of Daymond’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at the home of Jim and Jola Forell, 11616 Baldy Mountain Road in Sandpoint.

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

Arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.