Paul Harry Blood

Paul Harry Blood, 96, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2007 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Paul Harry Blood, 96, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2007 near Blanchard, Idaho. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, April 7, 2007 in the Edgemere Seventh Day Adventist Church; Edgemere, Idaho. Pastor Eddie Card and Pastor Lennie Atkins will officiate. Paul was born on December 25, 1910 in Westhope, ND, the son of George and Emma Blood. The family moved to the HooDoo Valley area in 1917 and Paul attended the Edgemere School. He married Verna Payette on Sept. 12, 1934 in Coeur d’Alene; Idaho and they were married for 63 years. For many years he worked as an independent logger and operated a small farm in Edgemere. In later years he continued working by providing firewood for his family and those in need. Paul enjoyed his family, his garden and sharing a good joke with family and friends. He was a longtime member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Edgemere. He is survived by 3 children, Leuis and Clarence Blood both of Priest River; and Letha Merklin of Creston, BC, Canada. 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. His wife Verna, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters preceded him in death.