Obituary of Eugene Clifford Spray

Eugene Clifford Spray (82) resident of Santa, ID passed away in Spokane, WA on November 22, 2015. He was born to Carl and Florence Spray on September 29, 1933 in Wakefield, MI. He attended school and grew up in Bergland, MI. Following high school, Gene helped his aunt on the family farm. At 17 years old he lied about his age and enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War. After the army, he went to work on a ship on the Great Lakes. He relocated to Chicago to live with his brother in-law and sister Carl and Margaret “Tootsie” Dutton. Gene relocated to Fernwood, ID to log. He later went to Alaska to work on a fishing boat. He was in Alaska when the earthquake hit Valdez, and he later returned home to Fernwood, ID. He worked as a truck driver. Gene married Marion Dunn in 1955 and they had 2 children Bob and Randy. The marriage ended in divorce. In 1965 Gene married Doreen Flint and they had 3 children Kellie, Russell, and Terry. They made and raised their children in Fernwood ID, and later divorced in 1976. He was a member of American Legion Post #25. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors in general. He took a motorcycle trip with his son Bob in the mid 80’s to Lodi, CA and he still talked about the fun he had. He also enjoyed having coffee with the guys. Gene is survived by his sons and daughters in-law Robert and Mary Spray of Coeur d’ Alene ID, Randy and Sandy Spray of Lewiston ID, Russell and Deanna Spray of Fernwood ID, his son Terry Spray of Uniontown WA, and his daughter and son in-law Kellie Jo and Brant Sines of Fernwood, ID. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters Margaret “Tootsie” Dutton and Elsie Powell. A graveside service is planned for Friday November 27, 2015 at 11:00 am at Woodlawn Cemetery in St. Maries, ID. A potluck gathering will follow at the Elks Lodge.