Fredrick E. Blakney, 79

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Fredrick “Fred” Elias Blakney, 79, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away Dec. 11, 2022, at the family home in Kingston. He was born Oct. 16, 1943, in Kellogg, Idaho. Fred was the son of Leonard and Evelyn (Schneberger) Blakney.

Fred has lived in the Silver Valley all of his life. He attended and graduated from Kellogg High School in 1962.

Fred first married Janet Pedersen in November 1962; they later divorced. He then married Karon (Oens) Siegfried on Dec. 29, 1978, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pinehurst.

Fred first worked at the Bunker Hill Mining Company Zinc Plant; he then owned and operated a logging business. Fred and Karon then owned and operated Silver Valley Cleaning for 40-plus years.

Fred loved and adored his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they meant the world to him. He would so enjoy the special holiday dinners that were held in the basement of the family home. Fred also loved the outdoors — hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, boating, four-wheeling and he especially enjoyed riding in his Samurai.

Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Karon Blakney of the family home in Kingston; two children, Jeff and Shelly Blakney of Post Falls, Idaho, Ron Blakney and Vicki Huff also of Post Falls; two step-children, Kathleen Siegfried of Kingston, Jerry and Giavanna Siegfried of Osburn, Idaho; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Betty and Don Micnak of Missoula, Mont. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Norman Blakney.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pinehurst, with Rev. Ken Bartle officiating. A reception/luncheon will be held in the basement of the church following services. Wear your favorite flannel hunting shirt.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Newby-ginnings of North Idaho, Inc., 570 Clearwater Loop A, Post Falls, ID 83854.

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