Don Lincks
Donald
R. Lincks, 59, lost his battle to cancer on
Monday, September 26. He died peacefully at his
home in Bonners Ferry. Services were held
Saturday, October 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church,
with interment at Grandview Cemetery.Don was born in East Cleveland, Ohio, August 29, 1952, to Edwin M. Lincks and Jeannette R. Johnson. In 1959 he became step-son to Leslie H. Levig and moved to Bonners Ferry. As a first grader Don moved with his family to California, settling in Fairfax. He attended school there and graduated from Sir Francis Drake High School in 1971. After graduation Don enlisted in the U.S. Army.
After his first cancer diagnosis, he was given less than six months to live, and Don surprised everyone when he survived that fight. After his recovery in 1991, he moved from California to Bonners Ferry, where he managed Levig Nursery until the time of his death.
Don’s passion was his family. He devoted his life to being a father to Jessica and Sean. In 2004, Don married his soul mate, Sharon (Meyer) Barcklay. She was by his side through his final battle with cancer and with him when he passed.
Don’s survivors include his parents, children, and wife. He is also survived by sisters Cathy Hatcher, Beth Butters, Lynn Self, a brother Dennis, and 10 adoring grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to sign Don’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.