Arlene Naomi Cecila Marincic Lane, 83

Arlene Naomi Cecila Marincic Lane, 83, of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 24, 2018, with her family by her side.

She was born on December 16, 1935, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Tony and Naomi Marincic. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Daniel Lane in 2007.

Arlene is survived by her husband, Charles Theodore Lane, of 65 years. They were married in Azusa, California, on June 20, 1953. She is also survived by her daughter, Kathlene N. White; her son, Joel A. Lane (Valerie J. Lane), as well as nine grandchildren, Angie, Heather, Christopher, Tony, Anna, Lindsey (deceased 1990), Kyle, Sean and Trevor. Additionally, Arlene’s life was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren. Arlene is also survived by her four brothers, Fred, Ronnie, David, and Robert Marincic.

Arlenes’ passion for quilting, especially applique, included being a published author. Her love of quilting has especially touched many lives. She was an acclaimed quilting teacher and will be cherished forever. She was also a master gardener, culinary chef and played the piano. Arlene was also a licensed vocational nurse in Southern California for 10 years.

Funeral services will be held at Coffelt Funeral Home, 109 N. Division, Sandpoint, on Saturday June 2, 2018, at 11 a.m. Flowers would be appreciated.

Family and friends are invited to sign Arlene’s online guestbook at coffeltfuneral.com

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.