Obituary - David A. Baldwin

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David A. Baldwin, 69, of Colfax, formerly of Potlatch, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Arrangements are pending with Kramer Funeral Home of Palouse.

Lewiston Tribune, November 21, 2011, p. 5C

David (Dave) Allen Baldwin

David A. (Dave) Baldwin, 69, a resident of Colfax and formerly of Potlatch, passed away early Friday morning Nov. 18, 2011, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston.

David grew up in a family of 12 children. His ethics centered on strong family values, hard work and friendship. David was always a hard worker and a positive role model. He was a wonderful husband and father for the last 48 years. He was dedicated to his family and friends. His home was always open. David's siblings have said that he inherited his mother's gentle spirit and nature.

David was an avid hunter and fisherman until his health slowed him down. He was a man who was never idle. In Dave's younger years he had many hound dogs. He spent his free hours in the woods hunting or along the water fishing. While at home Dave always had a large garden to tend and multiple farm animals to take care of.

He married Kathy Newby Nov. 23, 1963, at Grangeville and the couple made their home in Grangeville. Kathy and Dave's marriage and family values have become the legacy for which their children have strived to model and pass to all those around them. Dave the husband, father and best friend will be sorely missed. His family will be forever grateful for the love and example that he always gave.

David worked as a saw filer for local sawmills and they lived in many communities including Elk City; Superior, Mont.; St. Anthony, Idaho; and Salmon, Idaho. The couple moved to Potlatch in 1980, where they raised their family and made their home since.

David is survived by four children; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nine siblings. David was preceded in death by his brother Leo Baldwin; sister Linda Denham; father Frank Baldwin; mother Mable Baldwin; and loving wife Helen Kathleen Baldwin.

A memorial service and covered-dish dinner reception is scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Community Bible Church, 1185 W Fairview in Colfax, located across from Whitman Hospital and Medical Center. The U.S. Army Honor Guard is conducting military honors.

Kramer Funeral Home of Palouse is handling the arrangements.

Lewiston Tribune, November 21, 2011, p. 5C
Transcribed by Jill Leonard Nock