Christine Rae Perkins, 67

Christine Rae Perkins, 67, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away Feb. 12, 2020, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born Jan. 6, 1953, in Great Falls, Mont. Christine was the daughter of George and Doris (Arrotta) Richter.

Christine attended and graduated from Helena High School in Helena, Mont. She also studied and attained her Certified Nurses Aide license in Kellogg.

Christine moved to the Silver Valley in 1980 from Missoula, Mont.

Christine was united in marriage to Michael Perkins on June 16, 1983, in Coeur d’Alene. Michael passed away on March 23, 2015.

Christine was a beloved and devoted mother and wife. She had also served as a CNA for Loving Care & More and had lastly served as a baker for Yoke’s Food Inc. in Kellogg.

Christine loved and enjoyed her family, cooking, painting, singing, the outdoors, shopping and her dogs. She will be remembered for her loving and serving heart.

Christine is survived by four children, Maggie (Rob) Long of Vancouver, Wash., Shannon Steele of Livingston, Mont., Jesse Perkins of Idaho and Melissa Perkins of Kellogg; six grandchildren, Mason Long, Sierra Long, Destiny Perkins, Serena Perkins, Tiereny Perkins and Jaxson Perkins; her brothers and sisters, Sam, Scott, Susan, Julie, George and Von Richter, all of Missoula; her mother-in-law, Yvonne Perkins of Kellogg; her brother-in-law, Wes Perkins of Kingston, Idaho; and brother and sister-in-law Randy and Mary Perkins of Kellogg. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Christine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Michael; father-in-law Wesley Perkins and daughter-in-law Trina Steele.

A celebration of Christine’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Osburn VFW in Osburn; everyone is welcome. A spaghetti dinner is planned, so if you wish, please bring a side dish to compliment this dinner.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Christine’s Memorial Fund at gf.me/u/xkd92g.

Shoshone Funeral Services & Crematory, Kellogg, is entrusted with services. You may share your memories of Christine and sign her guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.