Olive Parkin

Former area resident Olive Francis Parkin, 94, died Feb. 19, 2012, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

She was born Feb. 4, 1918, in Hanna, Wyo., to Fred and Rhoda Wilson. She lived in Black Diamond for 50 years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for more than 25 years. She moved to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, in 2001 to be closer to family.

She is survived by children Rhoda Burke of Lincoln, Mont., and Jim Parkin and wife Jaunita of Bonners Ferry; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Parkin and sister Dorothy.

Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Sandpoint, Idaho, is handling the arrangements. All are invited to visit her online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her guest book.