Albert Lee McCorkle, 87

Albert Lee “Bud” McCorkle, 87, passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2018, with his loving family by his side. Bud was born Feb. 5, 1931, in Boise, Idaho, to Andy Jefferson and Velva (Rutledge) McCorkle.

Bud had two passions in his life: his family and mining. He met his wife of 68 years, Bernice Dougall, in Burke, Idaho, and fell in love instantly. They were married in Wallace, Idaho, on Dec. 30, 1950, where they lived for many years raising their three children, Charlotte, Buddy and Doreen. He has been blessed with the joy of seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Bud always found time for his wife and family and always made sure that they knew he loved them.

He spent over 45 years in the mining industry as a gypo miner. He worked for many of the mines in the area. After retiring from the Lucky Friday Mine in 1993, he and Bernice co-owned and operated Panhandle Recycling with Mike and Charlotte Young until they sold the business in 1996. He was a very industrious person who was self-driven and always provided for his family, while at the same time teaching valuable lessons of hard work.

Bud loved the Lord dearly and always did his best to do what Christ would do. He and Bernice attended the Assembly of God Church in Wallace for many years until they moved to Post Falls, Idaho, and have attended the Pleasant View Church ever since.

Bud’s memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at the Pleasant View Church, 19587 W. Riverview Drive in Post Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to go to the Hospice of North Idaho, Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene. Please visit Bud’s online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com