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George Prentice Kalb |
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February 11, 1932 ~ November 17, 2017 |
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November 20, 2017 |
George Prentice Kalb, 85, passed away on
November 17, 2017 at Boundary Community
Hospital. A Memorial Service is planned for 11
a.m. Saturday, November 25, at Trinity Lutheran
Church, 6784 Cody Street, Bonners Ferry.
George was born February 11, 1932, in Sandpoint,
to Wm. Slater Kalb and L. Margaret Kalb.
His early education was in Bonner County. He
attended first grade at a school in Priest Lake
because his mother was able to get a teaching
job there, bringing George and his sister as
students. This increased the school’s attendance
numbers to allow it to stay open.
After first grade he completed elementary and
high school in Sandpoint. George graduated from
Sandpoint High School in 1950.
He attended North Idaho College of Education in
Lewiston for one year until the school was
closed by the State Legislature. He then
transferred to Eastern Washington College of
Education, now Eastern Washington University,
graduating in 1954.
After graduating from college, George became a
teacher and coach at Bonners Ferry High School.
After one year he left teaching to join the
Army. George spent two years in the field
artillery. After fulfilling his military
commitment, George returned to Bonners Ferry
High School to teach social studies and coach
football, basketball, and track. He also served
as the athletic/activities director. George
retired from teaching after 20 years.
During his teaching career, George was very
involved with the Idaho Education Association,
serving on different committees and in offices
at the local and state levels, including Region
I President.
George spent many summers working for the U.S.
Forest Service while he was a teacher. After
retiring from teaching he went to work for the
Forest Service in Bonners Ferry.
He enjoyed his work in Fire Control and spent
many years as a dispatcher. His experience in
dispatch resulted in opportunities to work in
that field throughout the United States. He
retired from the Forest Service in 1993.
George was a member of Boundary Post #55 of the
American Legion. He served as Post Adjutant for
more than 20 years.
George was an active member of Trinity Lutheran
Church, serving in several church positions. He
sang in the church choir for 56 years and for
more than 40 years in the Community Choir.
In 1958, George met Charlene Hatula, who was
teaching at Bonners Ferry High School. They were
married on August 7, 1959, in Lakota, North
Dakota. They bought a house in Bonners Ferry and
continued to live there until his death.
George is survived by Charlene, his wife of 58
years, daughters Anne (Raymond Vezeau) of
Richland , Washington, Georgia Gaye,. Spokane,
and Lynn Stone,Bonners Ferry, sons John (Tammy)
of Roanoke, Virginia, and Paul (Dianne), Star,
Idaho; seven grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his parents, his
brother Edward Kalb, and his sister Evelyn
Scott.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to
Trinity Lutheran Church or an organization of
your choice.
Bonners Ferry Funeral Home has been entrusted
with the arrangements. |
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