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Signe L. Bichov, 94

On Dec. 21, 2016, Signe L. Bichov journeyed from the heart of her family to the arms of her Lord. She was born on Feb. 9, 1922, to loving parents Sophia and Lars Evenson of Carlyle, Mont.

She grew up on the family farm attending a one-room school, grades one through eight. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. She graduated from Carlyle High School along with seven others. She experienced life from horse-and-buggy days to space flight, from elegant penmanship to computer keyboarding.

After Signe settled in Kellogg, Idaho, she became an active member of the Kellogg American Lutheran Church where she was known by her first name and made cherished friendships singing in the choir, serving and studying in Circle, making quilts, passing the peace and faithfully worshiping. She, later, moved to Heritage Place in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, for a few years, living right down the hall from her sister, Anna, where they spent afternoons together. In 2010, Signe moved to Arvada, Colo., to live with her granddaughter, Deborah and Deborah’s husband James, who had prepared a special place for her.

Signe was preceded in death by her husband, George Bichov; her parents; her brother, Clarence (Jessie) Evenson; her sister, Anna (Everett) Retter; and niece Judith Craver and nephew Charles Evenson. She is survived by her daughters, Ruth (Bill) Wozow, Arvada, Colo., and Kathy Bichov (James), Methow, Wash.; granddaughters Deborah (James) Polson, Arvada, and Staci (Willis) Wetzler, Berthoud, Colo.; great-granddaughter Stephanie (Kenneth) Ritz, Golden, Colo.; and great-grandson James Jordan Polson, Arvada; and two little smile makers, great-great-granddaughters Eliana and Makenna Ritz; and nieces and nephews.

The following people cannot be thanked enough for their care of Signe: Deborah and James Polson, who opened their home and lives for her; Stephanie Ritz and Jordan Polson, who were a constant joy for her; niece Joyce Sonnabend and her husband Bill, who spent countless hours with her; and nephew Gene Retter, who was there for her when he was needed. Also to be thanked are Physician Housecalls, Honor Hospice, Home Instead Senior Care, and Horan & McConty who could not have been more caring professionals.

In lieu of flowers, any memorials may be sent to the Kellogg American Lutheran Church, 15 E. Riverside Ave., Kellogg, ID 83837, which was her second home while she lived in Kellogg.

A memorial service honoring Signe will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 W. 56th Ave., Arvada.