Syble A. Gough, 89

Syble A. Gough, longtime resident of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho area, died Sunday, March 19, 2017, at the Hospice of North Idaho house. She was born in Bingham, Utah, in 1927.

Everyone knew Syble as the feisty redhead with an animated personality. She was not a stranger to anyone and everyone loved her. She loved to collect Betty Boop, jewelry and flashy clothes. She loved to dance and taught all her sons how to Lindy, Foxtrot and to do the Charleston. She taught her daughters how to chase men. Syble was always young at heart and only claimed to be 39 when asked her age.

Syble had an unwavering faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In her later years, Syble served as a missionary in California.

Syble Archibald Gough was predeceased by her loving husbands, Joseph M. Ivanac, George L. Oakes, James T. Powell, and Norman Gough. She was also predeceased by her son Timothy K Oakes and brother Timothy Archibald. She is survived by her sons, Joseph M. Oakes, Eric B. Oakes, Chad L. Oakes, Glen A. Oakes and Russell W. Oakes; and daughters Susan D. Oakes and Rebecca (Oakes) Zeckser. Syble was also blessed and survived by 37 grandchildren, 92 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017, at English Funeral Chapel, 1133 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene.

Visit Syble’s memorial and sign her online guest book at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.