Kirk Paul Marine, 51, passed away, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, of a sudden heart attack at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.

A celebration of Kirk's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Sandpoint. A potluck will follow.

Kirk was born Oct. 9, 1954, to George and Dione Marine in Santa Monica, Calif. He graduated from Santa Monica High School. Kirk married Opal Dean on July 18, 1974, in Malibu, Calif.

The couple moved to Sandpoint in 1980, they owned and operated the Marine Dairy. Kirk also worked for the Oden Water Association.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family. He especially enjoyed his family and four grandchildren.

He is survived by his mother, Dione Marine of Sandpoint; three children, Lisa (Gary) Cessna of Cocolalla, Idaho, Shelley (Robert) Neely of Sandpoint, and Kyle (Chelsea) Marine of Post Falls, Idaho; four grandchildren, Riley, Kelsey, Peyton and Tyrel; two brothers, Craig (Marcea) Marine of Sandpoint and Scott Marine of Darby, Mont.; and three sisters, Melanie Halcro and Ron Waits of Laclede, Idaho, Tracy (Steve) Singley of Fernley, Nev., and Cindy (Casey) Neiman of Culdesac, Idaho.

He was preceded in death by his father, "Buzz" Marine; and his wife, Opal Marine; in 2002.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Kirk's online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his online guest book.