James "Jim" Yanzick

James “Jim“ Edward, 93, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away November 17, 2016 at Hospice House in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.  He was born June 25, 1923 in Wallace, Idaho; Jim was the son of John and Dorothy (Baldwin) Yanzick.

Jim was raised in the Silver Valley, attended school, and lived there all of his life. Jim joined the United States Air Force and served in World War II as a top gunner; he was the recipient of several medals including the Purple Heart, Air Medal, 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Distinguished Flying Cross.

Jim married Phyllis Linville in the late 1940’s and together they had two children, they later divorced. He was united in marriage to Jane Day in 1983 and they were together until her death in 1994.

Jim was the owner of a log truck and worked in that industry until his retirement in his 70’s.

Jim is survived by his son Bumper (Debbie) Yanzick of Cataldo, Idaho; and one grandson Garrett Yanzick of Selah, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Sammie Jo Yanzick, his wife Jane, his baby sister Evelyn May and his brothers Jack and Duck Yanzick.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, November 22 at 4:00 P.M. at Cochrane’s “BIG RED BARN” , corner of Meadow & E. Doyle Road, Cataldo, Idaho (Rose Lake).

Interment was held at Shoshone Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to thank the staff at Bristol Heights Assisted Living and Hospice of North Idaho for their loving and thoughtful care of Jim.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to Hospice of North Idaho 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho 83835, Church of Christ Downtown Ministry 917 N. 4th St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.