Jack William Yaryan

Jack William Yaryan, 87, of East Hope, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at his home. He was born February 10, 1922 in Spokane, WA the son of Floyd and Perola Verral Yaryan. He was a lifelong resident of East Hope where he was reared and graduated high school. After high school he enlisted in the US Army serving World War II, and the Korean Conflict. On Dec. 31, 1948 he married the love of his life Elona Rhoads and they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Jack is survived by his wife of East Hope; 2 children: Leslee (Robert A.) Hoover of Coeur d Alene, ID, Gregory Yaryan of Harrison, ID; 2 grandchildren: Shayne (Mari) Holt of St. John, WA, Aubree Wright of Scottsdale, AZ; 1 great granddaughter: Kyra Holt; and 1 sister: Barbara Phillips of Spokane, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers: Berkley and Val, and by 1 sister: Donna. Private family services will be conducted at a later time. The family request memorials be given to Bonner Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1448, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864.