Arleigh Victor Luoma, 71, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2011. Arleigh was born May 11, 1940, the son of Harold and Mary Luoma, and he was a lifelong resident of the Silver Valley.

He is survived by his wife, Esther, of Coeur d'Alene; son, Alec, of Coeur d'Alene; sisters, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law are Patty and John Allen of Meridian, Saralyn and Dennis Anderson of Coeur d'Alene, and Helen Dieter; grandson, Cameron Luoma; nieces and nephews, John Allen, Jeremy Allen, Teresa Eliason, Mary Bowman, Sara Hutchinson and Tyson Dieter; many great-nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his son, Eric; his parents, Harold and Mary Luoma; his grandparents, Victor and Susan Marie Luoma, and Sarah and John "Scottie" Cameron.

Arleigh graduated from Kellogg High School. He worked as a shifter at Bunker Hill Mine and as a logger. He enjoyed music and played the saxophone at many community events. He was proud of his Finnish and Scottish heritage. He was a giving and caring person. He loved to tell jokes and stories. He was a true friend and he will be greatly missed.

A memorial service for Arleigh and his son, Eric, will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Hunt Cemetery Association, Kingston, Idaho. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene Chapel, is entrusted with the care of final arrangements.

Please visit Arleigh's online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.