Obituary of Lyle E. Spicer

Lyle E. Spicer (78) resident of St. Maries, ID died June 8, 2010 at St. Maries. He was born November 29, 1931 to Lester and Bessie (Hanks) Spicer at Canistota, S.D. He grew up at Harrison Flats, ID. As a young man, he enjoyed playing the guitar with Dean Bates in a local band. He graduated from St. Maries High School with the class of 1950. He then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. And served in Korea. He was discharged in 1953 and returned to St. Maries. He married Dorla J. Bailey July 15, 1954 at Coeur d' Alene, ID They made their home at Kellogg, ID where he worked for the Bunker Hill Smelter. In 1956, he returned to Harrison Flats to operate his parents dairy farm. He moved to Spokane, WA in 1958 where he worked as an accountant for Old Union Stockyards. In 1968, he moved to St. Maries and opened Spicer Accounting Co. He retired in 1998. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. One of his favorite pastimes was watching Gonzaga basketball games. He was a member of the St. Maries American Legion. He is survived by his wife at the family home. Son and daughter-in-law Craig and Susan Spicer of Edmonds, WA and daughter and son-in-law Denise and Kevin Gilbert of Oregon City, OR. He is also survived by sister Donna (Sam) Jacot of Spokane Valley, WA, four grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, one sister and one grandchild. At his request, no services will be held. The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Benewah Co. 702 College Ave., St. Maries, ID 83861 Hodge Funeral Home, St. Maries is entrusted with arrangements. Read Lyle Spicer's Obituary and Guestbook on www.hodgefuneralhome.com.