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Wayne Wilbur Williams

April 11, 1960 ~ April 7, 2012
April 10, 2012
Wayne W. "JJ" Williams passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident on April 7, 2012, near Moyie Springs, Idaho.

A potluck memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday April 21, at the Northwoods Tavern in Naples.

On April 7, 2012, the light in our lives got a little dimmer as we experienced the loss of our dedicated and devoted husband, loving father, soft hearted grandpa, caring brother, beloved son-in-law, and true life long friend. Wayne rode out of our lives doing what he loved. Riding his motorcycle with the love of his life and soul mate, Kelli.

Wayne was born in Wurzburg, Germany, April 11, 1960, to Darius and Margot Williams. They moved to Sandpoint in the early 1960s. He spent his childhood getting into mischief with his brother James and their rowdy crowd. Of course he always made time to pester his little sister, Shanna.

Wayne went to work for Burlington Northern Railroad in 1978, and continued to work there until his death.

In the fall of 1989, Wayne met Kelli Adkins while working in Libby, Montana. They were soul mates from the start and were married on April 17, 1993. Together they raised their three children; Jake, Bobbi, and Bret.

Wayne was adored by his granddaughters. Lexie truly loved it when she picked the fall apples with her "cranpa" and he would give her kisses and tickle her with his "mushmash."

Kamilee was grandpa's "right hand girl" when it came to emptying the jelly belly jar. Samantha was his "right beside ya" partner when it came to meat grinding.

Wayne lived his life to the fullest and he has a special place in the hearts of all who knew him. He leaves behind his wife Kelli, their three children Bobbi (Scott) Wells, Bonners Ferry, Bret (Linda) Young, Germany, Jake "Irish" Williams, Sandpoint. His three granddaughters, Samantha, Lexie, and Kamilee. His brother, James (Shawna) Williams, Lewistown, Montana, nephews, Michael and Shane Williams. Sister Shanna (Aaron) McNall, Sandpoint. niece Madison McNAll. Sister Yvonne (Bryan) Kriger and their three children, father Darius (Bernita) Williams and their children.

Wayne was preceded in death by his mother, Margot Becker Jay, and his granddaughter Kaitlyn Lee Price-Williams.

We love you and we miss you; Now you are free to "Enjoy the Ride" until we see you again.

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