Juanita Irene Nipp, 65

Juanita Irene Nipp, 65, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away peacefully May 9, 2022, at her home in Post Falls, Idaho. She was born on July 27, 1956, in Montrose, Colo., the daughter of Juan and Lillian (Jaramillo) Montano.

She grew up in Colorado and Utah before moving to the Silver Valley. She graduated from Wallace High School and immediately began her 38-year career with the U.S. Forest Service. Irene loved her Forest Service family; she was a mentor and friend to many of her co-workers.

The Wallace Ranger Station is where she met the love of her life, Henry Nipp Jr., they were married on July 17, 1976. Irene’s heart and passion was her family; her greatest joy was becoming a grandparent. She was happiest in their backyard, under the sun, reading a good book with a cold drink. She loved the Oregon Coast, snow birding in Mesquite, Nev., family game nights, and their Spokane Indians games.

Irene is survived by her two children, Ryan B. (Jenna) Nipp of Coeur d’Alene and Jayme (Jim Jr.) Nipp of Post Falls; her grandchildren, Bailey, Asher, Koryn, Skyler, Josslynn and Jimmy III; her sisters and brothers, Cora (Brent) Briggs, Jeri Beck, Sam Montano, Jeff Montano, Roberta (Bob) Perry and Christopher Montano; and her brothers-in-law, Lester (Sherry) Nipp and Larry (Gina) Nipp. Irene is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her spouse, parents and Jerrod Beck.

At Irene’s request, there will be no funeral service. Her family is together, celebrating her life as she would want! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a Humane Society of your choice.

Bell Tower Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. You can visit www.belltowerfuneralhome.com for obituary and pictures.