Athlene Bewick

Athlene Mary Bewick, 85

Athlene Mary Bewick, 85, passed away April 15, 2016 at her home in Silver Wood Village Good Samaritan of Silverton, surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born March 28, 1931 in Argonne, Wisconsin; Athlene was the daughter of Ermin and Bertha (Campbell) Bailey.

Athlene moved with her family to Kellogg when she was eleven years old.  She married Grant Bewick on March 28, 1947 in Superior, Montana.  Grant passed away on March 24, 2006.

Athlene was a homemaker and having her family around was her greatest pleasure in life.  She loved to fish, bake, knit and crochet when she was younger.  Athlene loved music and you could hear her singing anytime you went to visit.  She also loved to play pinochle for hours.  Athlene enjoyed the last six years living in her apartment at Silver Wood Village, where she made many wonderful friends.

Athlene is survived by one daughter Carlene (Gary) Truitt of Wallace, Idaho; two sons Daryl (Marilyn) Bewick of Pinehurst, Idaho and Jerry (Sheryl) Bewick of Osburn, Idaho; nineteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; one sister Faye Brumbaugh of Post Falls, Idaho; three brothers Clyde Bailey of Osburn, Idaho, Bill Bailey of Harrison, Arkansas and Don Bailey of Spokane, Washington. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  Athlene was preceded in death by her husband Grant, one son Larry, her parents, three grandchildren, two brothers and a dear companion Tom Ableman.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the Good Samaritan Society Chapel- Silver Wood Village with Pastor Gary Truitt officiating.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan-Silver Wood Village, P.O. Box 358, Silverton, Idaho 83867.

One may sign Athlene’s online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com

SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.