Anita Getz

Hair (Getz), Anita J.  (44)
4/22/1969 – 10/02/2013
Phoenix, Arizona
Cause of death:  Motorcycle accident

Anita Jaquelin “A.J.” Hair, 44, passed on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in Yuma, Arizona.  A.J. was born in Missoula, Montana on April 22, 1969.

A.J. is survived by her father, Gary Getz from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. She is preceded in death by her mother and sister.

A.J. graduated from Coeur d’ Alene High School in 1987.  She received her Associates degree in Applied Sciences from North Idaho College in May 1997.

Memorial service was held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Parish’s Bar & Grill located at 11732 S. Fortuna Road, Yuma, AZ.  Final resting place was in Idaho.

All donations to: Biological Resource Center of Phoenix or Donor Network of Arizona.

Kevin A. Johnson

Johnson, Dr. Kevin A. (44)
12/11/1968 – 6/24/13
Edwardsville, Illinois
Cause of death:  Unexpected

Kevin passed away unexpectedly while on vacation in Manila, the Philippines.

Kevin was very active in SETAC. He regularly attended regional and national meetings while presenting this laboratory’s research and served in the Chemistry Advisory Group (CAG).  His distinguished career as a teacher and researcher concentrated on the subjects of environmental chemistry and toxicology.

Kevin was born on December 11, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, where he spent most of his childhood.  He and his family lived in Paris, France for two years before settling in the North Idaho regain where he finished high school.

Kevin obtained his B.S. in Environmental Toxicology from the University of California at Davis (1992) and his Ph. D in Environmental Toxicology from Clemson University (1996). He was also a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Washington state University between 1996-1997. Kevin became a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in 1997, rising to the rank of Professor in 2008). Kevin was Interim Director of the Center for STEM (2009-2010) and the Director of the Environmental Sciences Program (2010-2013).

Kevin was an avid traveler and scuba diver. He is survived by his father, Dohn Johnson, his brother, Dohn Johnson Jr., sister-in-law, Carol Johnson and niece & nephews, Joshua, Jessica, John III and Benjamin.  His mother, Elizabeth Mosner Johnson, preceded him in death.

Lisa Ketchum

Ketchum, Lisa (38)
12/23/1968 – 11/26/2006
Boise, Idaho
Cause of death: Illness

Lisa Jane Ketchum passed away peacefully in Boise, Idaho on November 26, 2006. Lisa was born December 23, 1968 in Los Angeles, California.

Danae Llafet

Llafet, Danae (45)
01/10/1969 – 12/31/2014
Houston, Texas
Cause of death:  Health complications

Michele Pannabaker

Kramer (Panabaker), Michele Y. (47)
11/30/1968 – 2/20/2016
Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho
Cause of death:  Cancer
Married, 1 son & 1 daughter

Michele Yvette (Panabaker) Kramer, 47 of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho passed into heaven on Saturday February 20, 2016 at 6:55 AM with her family at her side.

She was born on November 30, 1968 to Richard “Dick” and Karen (Squires) Panabaker in Spokane, Wa.  Michele lived her entire life in Coeur d’ Alene.

Michele started her medical profession as a volunteer EMT with the Hayden lake Fire Protection District where she met Ralph Kramer, also a volunteer. She enrolled in the North Idaho College Nursing program and graduated as a registered nurse in May of 1996. Michele worked for Kootenai Health for 20 years.  Michele and Ralph Kramer married on July 13, 1996 in Coeur d’ Alene.

In December 1997, daughter Bailey Terri was born followed by Carson Thomas in September of 1999. These children where the sunshine and pride of her life’s accomplishments.

Michele was, first and foremost a wonderful wife and mother, who grew up enjoying snowmobiling, motorcycling and park & rec sport programs. She truly enjoyed flower gardening each spring & summer evenings on the patio, the excitement of each school year for the kids, Christmas preparations and family gatherings.

Michele is survived by, Ralph, Bailey and Carson, all at home.

Parents, Dick & Karen Panabaker, brother, Todd and wife, Kathy Panabaker of Rice, WA. And their children, Samuel, Abby, Jared, Christopher, Claire, Michael, Victoria, Lillian & Benjamin.  Half-brother, Bradley King of Syracuse, Utah and half-sister, Jolene Ferguson os Blancard, Idaho. Garry (Eve) Squires, Bill Panabaker, Susan (David) Ziegler, Sharon Panabaker, Linda Mitcham, Danny Mitchum and numerous cousins.  Michele is preceded in death by grandparents, Gilbert & Bea (Clark) Panabaker of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, Floyd & Eva (Larson) Ashbaugh of Coos bay, Oregon and Garold Squires of Norwalk, California.

She was strong, kind and compassionate with a huge heart for her family & friends. Her smile, so bright & infectious. Her passing is a reminder to take a few minutes each day to acknowledge the fragile adventure that is called out life’s journey. Don’t ever forget: every day matters, and what you do with that day creates these beautiful memories

Bridgett Pederson

Pederson, Bridgett (39)
2/19/1969 – 4/22/2008
Salem, Oregon
Cause of death: Terminal illness

Terry Voigt

Voigt, Terry (45)
10/05/1969 – 5/03/2014
Post Falls, Idaho
Cause of death: Enlarged heart
Married, 2 sons

Terry came into this world on October 5, 1969 to Dean and Martha Voigt in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.  His parents divorced and Martha remarried Jim Conger. They relocated to Wyoming. When Terry was a sophomore, they returned “home” to Coeur d’ Alene and he began attending Coeur d” Alene High School.

Terry went to be with God on May 3, 2014.  No one knew that he had an enlarged heart which took him on his journey to heaven. It does seem appropriate though as he truly had a huge heart!!!  He graduated in 1987 and moved to Arizona where he found his love of forestry and began a long career on the field of forestry.  As we all find it hard to stay away from our beautiful hometown, Terry found his way back.  He resided in Post Falls with his wife Deidre and his son Gavin (joining Aaron James, born to Terry & Kris Ratcliff on 8/21/86).  He had continued his forestry career where he was a tree trimmer and was training for a foreman position.

Terry will always be remembered for his fun-loving, adventurous, charming spirit.  Can you picture him in heaven cruising around in his 1965 Chevy Impala, tunes blasting while whipping out some donuts in a parking lot, whooping & laughing the entire time. Terry will live on in our hearts and forever be a Viking!

Cynthia Wraspir

Wraspir, Cynthia A. (35)
1968 – 7/27/2005
Liberty Lake, Washington
Cause of death:  Cancer

Self-proclaimed city girl and Liberty Lake, Washington resident, Cynthia Ann Wraspir succumbed to a long and courageous battle with cancer on July 27, 2005. She was 35 years old.

Cynthia graduated from Coeur d’ Alene High School in 1987. She continued her education at the University of Idaho. Cynthia graduated from Texas Tech University in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in fashion marketing and home economics.

After spending some time abroad, she chose Los Angeles as her home. In 1991, Cynthia began her career as Argentine tango dancer, an art she described as “a dance of walking, a moment of passion, intrigue, dualism and excitement.” She performed at some of the most prestigious venues in America, including the world-renowned Radio City Music Hall.  During that time, Cynthia appeared in several television series and movies, including “Red Shoe Diaries, “Another Woman’s Lipstick” and “Dance With Me”.

Cynthia moved back to Liberty Lake in 1999 to combat her illness with the help of her parents. While living in Liberty Lake, Cynthia passed on her dancing passion to the students of her Tango class at Simply Dance Studio in Spokane. Teaching the art of Tango dancing to others brought her great joy and satisfaction in the final years of her life.

Cynthia is survived by her parents, Gary and Jeannette Wraspir of Liberty Lake, sister Kali and fiancé Scott, Olympia, Wa. Grandmother Helen Dashiell, Liberty Lake and several aunts, uncles and many ever-loving friends.

“A unique and powerful spirit has left our lives. Those who knew Cynthia know of the strength that one soul can possess. While she is not in our sight, she will never be out of our hearts”.

Heejung Yoo

Yoo, Heejung  (22)
12/13/1967 – 9/2/1989
Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho
Cause of death: Unexpected