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Vern Eugene Purinton, 77

Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 4 years, 6 months AGO
| February 23, 2022 1:00 AM

March 6, 1944 — Feb. 3, 2022

Vern's parents were Ted and Pearl Purinton.

Vern grew up in the city of Bonners Ferry, ldaho, and graduated from Bonners Ferry High School. Vern enjoyed baking and worked most of his life as a baker. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He was a do-it-yourself kind of man and enjoyed remodeling his home.

He is survived by his wife, Glora Purinton, sister Gwynne Larabee of Rathdrum and numerous nieces and nephews.

English Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the final arrangements.