James 'Jim' Leroy Mellen, 62

James “Jim” Leroy Mellen, 62, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away Nov. 29, 2021, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born Oct. 8, 1959, in Wallace, Idaho. Jim was the son of Earl and Laura (Straw) Mellen.

Jim has lived in the Silver Valley for most of his life. He attended schools in Wallace and Kellogg.

Jim married Doris Tellefsen on Oct. 18, 1997, in St. Maries, Idaho. Doris passed away June 5, 2016.

Jim had served in the timber industry — as a faller in Alaska and in various North Idaho sawmills.

Jim was a member and past exalted ruler of the St. Maries Elks Lodge. He loved the outdoors — four wheeling, hunting, fishing and camping.

Jim is survived by two brothers, Don Mellen of Kingston and Tim Mellen (Debbie) of Deer Park, Wash.; one sister, Pat Mellen of Kellogg, Idaho; and two stepsons, Eric Weekley of Monroe, Wash., and Jay Weekley of Spokane, Wash. He is also survived by several grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris; one brother, Wesley Wallace Jr. and one sister, Betty Christensen.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at the Kellogg Funeral Chapel in Kellogg. A reception and a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Kellogg Elks following services; this will be a potluck and everyone is welcome.

A ceremony of scattering Jim’s ashes will be held at a later date; family and friends will be invited.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815.

Shoshone Funeral Services & Crematory, Kellogg, is entrusted with services. You may share your special memories of Jim with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.