Verna Kathryn Halpin

Verna Kathryn Halpin, 86, of Sandpoint, died Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Life Care Center. She was born June 15, 1923 in Ponderay, Idaho the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Stans) Pomerinke. She attended local schools and lived for many years in Sprague, WA. In 2003 she returned to the Sandpoint area. Verna enjoyed sewing and embroidery work. She is survived by 7 children: June Higson of Laclede, ID, Ray Arquette and Mike Arquette both of Spokane, Wallace Halpin of Bothell, WA, Reva Rose Hildreth, Carolyn, Jimmy; 14 grandchildren: 20 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and by 1 brother: Danny McMurtrey of Spokane. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Private family services will be conducted at a later time.