Loyd Edwin Page, 81, passed peacefully at home on April 18. Loyd was born June 11, 1941, in Seely, Wyoming, to Henry Page and Lola Nellie Huseby. He was raised and attended school in Hullet, WY., then served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the USS Ticonderoga. After moving to Priest River, he worked for Stimson Lumber (Merritt's) and retired after 35 years. Loyd enjoyed fishing and reading but mostly liked being at home working in the yard and spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Orville Page and Jay Page, sister Jane Conger, and sister-in-law Shirley Page. Loyd is survived by his wife Patty at their home in Priest River; his children Larry (& Jodi) Page, Laramie, WY; David Evenson, Priest River; Lori Stratton (& Joe Burns), Newport; and Ray (& Tira) Evenson, Oldtown; Grandchildren Brett Page, Savannah Page, Nate Evenson, Hadley Stratton, Alyssa (& Micah) Smith, Jordan (& Cody) Smith, Brandon Evenson, Erika Nelson (& Derrick), and Nathan Nelson; Great grandsons Brysen, Hudsen, Knoxen, and Crew due in July.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport, WA is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are welcome to visit their website at www.shermancampbell.com