Raymond Elsberry, 87

Raymond (Ray) Elsberry, 87, died the morning of December 26, 2012, at his son’s home near Moyie Springs, Idaho.

The most important part of Mr. Elsberry was that he was a Christian in the Lord’s church, the Church of Christ. He was most recently a member in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

He was the hardest working man his family knew and taught that attribute as well. He worked in the lumber industry for many years and later in life he repaired cars and sold them.

He was a good provider for his family and loving father to his kids. When the kids were to come in to dinner, he whistled loud and sharp and they knew what that meant.

He taught them to play the game of marbles and he loved playing card, especially pinochle. He loved polka music and good old westerns and of course, football.

No words can encapsulated what he meant to his children.

Never will their hearts forget the man called Dad!

Ray Elsberry was born to Ernest W. and Goldie, B. Elsberry in Nampa, Idaho. He had seven children, five girls and two boys.

His oldest daughter, Diana Rae, and his daughter Sabrina preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Jin; children, Christian and husband Brian; David and wife Cheryl; Teal Espirit; Keith Elsberry; Kelly Pena and husband Carlos; his brother Paul Elsberry, Sister Betty Smart, 19 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to sign Ray’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.