Stanley Opp

Passed on June 15, 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

He was born on Oct. 14, 1940, to Hazel and Al Opp in Spokane, Wash.

Stan joined the United States Army in 1958-1964 serving three years in Baumholder, Germany, as a Specialist-Four Mechanic. Stan met and married Diana Anderson on June 12, 1965, in Pinehurst, Idaho. They were married 51 wonderful years. They lived in Superior, Mont., for five years before settling in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to raise a family. Stan worked as a logger for 40 years, a job he truly loved. Stan was a devoted husband and father, coaching baseball for many years, weekend trips to the lake boating, and beloved camping trips.

Stan was a classic car lover. He was a member of Spokane Area Classic Chevy Club, and The Coachmen of Coeur d’Alene, he owned several classic cars, his favorite being his 1955 Chevy.

Stan was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel and father Al. He is survived by his loving wife, Diana; son Alan and Nicole Wright; daughter Saundra and husband Tony; and five grandchildren: Cody, Matthew, Zackery, Dylan and Harlan. He is also survived by his two brothers, Delbert and Dena of Newport, Wash., and Alvin and Shirley of Sandpoint, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like any memorial or contributions in Stan’s named be made to Hospice House of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 (www.hospicehouseofnorthidaho.org). A very special Thank You to all the staff at Hospice House of North Idaho for the wonderful care our dad and husband received.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the wonderful neighbors and special friends for their thoughtfulness, help and support to Stan and Diana during this difficult time.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. English Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

“I’ll be resting under the tall cedars by a stream, remember me with smiles and laughter.”