Eva Marie Truean, 65

Eva Marie Truean, 65, of Wallace, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully July 8, 2025, at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation after a courageous battle with cancer. Eva was born Nov. 25, 1959, in Wallace, Idaho, a daughter of the late Alfred “Mogey” Mogensen and Frankie Jean Mogensen. 

Eva graduated from Wallace High School, Class of 1978, and married Dave Truean on Dec. 12, 1980, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. 

Eva had worked for the U.S. Forest Service, Spunstrand, and was the museum manager at the Oasis Bordello Museum in Wallace. More recently, Eva worked at the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot Museum, a job she greatly enjoyed. Eva enjoyed shopping and trips to the Oregon coast, especially to Rockaway Beach, her favorite spot. She adored her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all of her family. Spending time with them brought her the greatest joy. 

In addition to her parents, Eva is preceded in death by her aunt, Eva June Roethler.

Survivors include her loving husband, Dave Truean of Wallace, Idaho; daughters Tanya (Kyle) Koski of Post Falls, Idaho, Jessica Truean of Wallace, Idaho, and Kaitlyn (Jesse) James of Mullan, Idaho; grandchildren Corey (Tiffany) Koski, Jacob (Carli) Koski and Karlee Koski, all residing in Post Falls, Idaho, McKenna (Mark) Ausman, Ryker James, Eli James and Archer James; great-granddaughters Brynley Ausman and Collins Koski; three sisters, Jean (Jay) Gunter and Shari Mogensen, both of Nevada, and Lynn Mogensen (Dennis O’Brien) of Wallace, Idaho. Eva is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Pottsville Park in Mullan, Idaho. Hot dogs & hamburgers will be served. Bring your chairs and memories of Eva. 

Messages of condolence may be shared online with her family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Truean family with arrangements.