Joseph G. Lewis III, 84

Joseph “Joe” G. Lewis III, 84, of Hayden, Idaho, died Oct. 10, 2023, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House.

Joe was born Jan. 13, 1939, in Ross, Calif., and grew up in Dixon, Calif., graduating from Dixon High in 1957. He was also a graduate of Eastern Washington University, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

In 1963, he met and married his “sweetie,” Marla (Hemenway) in Santa Rosa, Calif. In 1978, the family moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where together they operated Daylight Donuts, a coffee shop near Second and Lakeside. Thirteen years later, Joe established Ledger Perfect Bookkeeping.

Family and friends were an important part of Joe’s life. The love for his wife of 60 years was obvious and the marriage was filled with fun and laughter. His heart was always full of love and admiration for his son, Michael, and daughter Terri.

Joe is preceded in death by his mother, Roberta, father Joseph, brother Robert, sister Mary and brother-in-law Mike. He is survived by his wife, Marla; son Michael Lewis; daughter Terri Larkin, sister Diane Schroeder (Syd); and brother and sister-in-law Don and Inge Hemenway. Joe always enjoyed his grandchildren; Chelsea, Jack, Christopher, Scott and Brandon, as well as all the nieces and nephews. He is also dearly loved by his English Springer Spaniel, Molly.

Joe received kind, compassionate care from the staff at the Schneidmiller House, Hospice of North Idaho. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to them in Joe’s name.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring with the addition of his ashes to the family plot in Silveyville, Calif.

Yates Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Joe’s online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.