Poul Mailand, 81

Poul Mailand, 81, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away Sept. 11, 2021, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg. Poul was born on Feb. 13, 1940, in Copenhagen, Denmark, a son of the late Poul Gerhard Mailand and Ingrid Nielsen Mailand.

The family immigrated from Denmark to the United States when Poul was 12 years old. Poul joined the U.S. Navy in 1957 and was stationed at Treasure Island in San Francisco, Calif. He was honorably discharged in 1960. Afterward, he became a truck driver and was a proud member of the Teamsters Local 174.

Poul was an amazing gardener, and enjoyed walks with his dog, Silver, who recently passed away.

In addition to his parents, Poul is preceded in death by a brother, John Mailand — Hansen.

Survivors include two daughters, Celia Mailand of Saco, Maine, and Danielle Mailand of Tacoma, Wash.; and his brother, Finn Westerboe of Denmark.

In keeping with Poul’s wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time.

Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Mailand family with arrangements. Memories and messages of condolence may be shared with the family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.