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Ralph Leonard Collett

January 8, 1954 ~ July 23, 2013
July 27, 2013
Ralph Leonard Collett, 59, passed away on July 23, 2013, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene. Services were held on Monday, July 29, at 10 a.m. at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.

Ralph was born January 8, 1954, to Theodore Alfred Collett and Jane Brewster Collett. Ralph was born in Eugene, Oregon. He went to high school in Santa Barbra, California. He loved surfing, camping, and being at the beach.

After high school, Ralph went right into construction. Mostly building construction. When Ralph was younger, the one thing he always wanted was a family. He was married to Mary F. Yeoumans in November of 1995. His daughter Kaitlyn Ann Collett was born January 10, 1996. Ralph was the happiest he had ever been. Kaitlyn Ann was the highlight of his life.

He loved spending time with his family. He also loved fishing, camping up at the Yaak in Montana, boating, gardening, and spending time with his two grand-daughters.

Ralph is survived by his family. His wife Mary F. Collett, and his beloved daughter Kaitlyn Ann Collett, his step-daughter Angela Marie, his step-son Brandon Michael, and his two grand-daughters Gillian Rose, and Gracie Sara. Ralph also has a sister Anne Romey, of Raineer, Oregon. He will be loved and dearly missed by his family and friends forever.

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