Charles Lorne Longley, 89

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Charles Lorne Longley, 89, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away July 13, 2017, at the Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born March 11, 1928, in Salmon, Idaho. Charles was the son of Thomas and Myrtle (Mogg) Longley.

Charles enlisted in the U.S. Navy on March 13, 1944, and served during World War II and the Korean War. He received decorations in the American Theater, World War II Victory Award, Asiatic Pacific Theater (1 star), Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal (5 awards), Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Ribbon. Charles retired as a Chief Boatswain Mate in 1965 after 21 years of service.

After Charles retired from the Navy, he moved to North Idaho where he worked at Spunstrand Fiberglass Company for many years; he retired from Spunstrand in 1986. Charles then purchased Anthony’s Jewelry in Wallace with his wife, Pearl and sister Clara. He permanently retired in 1993.

Charles first married Pearl Bunch on Jan. 22, 1948, in Seattle, Wash. Pearl passed away in 1999. He then married Mary Edwards on Sept. 15, 2001, in Coeur d’Alene.

Charles had a love of life and the outdoors. He was always active and loved watching baseball. Charles had played on a Navy softball team for years as a pitcher and outfielder. Charles also enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and going to the casino with his wife, Mary.

Charles was sharp as a tack and his sense of humor was contagious; he remained this way right to the end.

Charles is survived by his wife, Mary Longley of the family home in Wallace; four children, Carole and David O’Connell of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Shirley Longley and Jay Storkson of Osburn, Idaho, Chuck and Shirley Longley of Elko, Nev., and Alan and Chris Longley of West Jordan, Utah; two step-children, Sue and John Hansen of Wallace, and Carol and Bob McPhail of Osburn; he is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Pearl; four brothers, Kenneth, Chester, Floyd and Jack; and two sisters, Francis Jakovac and Clara Bailey.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the Kellogg Funeral Chapel in Kellogg, Idaho. Private inurnment services will be held at the Osburn Day Cemetery in Osburn. A reception and a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Wallace Senior Center in Wallace following services; this will be a potluck and everyone is welcome.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

One may sign Charles’ online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.

Shoshone Funeral Services & Crematory, Kellogg, is entrusted with funeral arrangements.