Obituary - James P. Dever

James P. Dever, 54, a resident of Tensed, Idaho, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at Hospice House of North Idaho in Coeur d’Alene, after a courageous battle with cancer. He had been in failing health since April.

In accordance with his wishes, a funeral service will not be conducted.

Born Nov. 26, 1956, at Los Angeles to Donald P. and Arlene Canzone Dever, he attended schools in Edmonds and graduated from Edmonds - Woodway High School in 1975. He married Lynn C. Davidson at Edmonds Jan. 3, 1981. The couple lived in the Monroe area for several years where Jim worked as a heavy equipment operator. In 1993 the couple moved to the Tensed area where he worked as a self-employed general contractor building homes.

Jim enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors.

Survivors include his wife Lynn at the Tensed home; his daughter, Christen Lockler Post Falls; a son, Bryan Dever, Coeur d’Alene; two grandchildren; his father Donald of Edmonds, and his brother Ron Dever of North Seattle.

The family suggests memorials go to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 Government Way, Hayden, Idaho, 83835 or Tensed Ambulance Service, 382159 Hwy 95 Tensed, 83870.