Brian 'Kieth' McLelland, 62

Brian “Kieth” McLelland, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

He was born June 2, 1962, in Fremont, Calif., to Phyllis Mae Carnell and Gerald (Skinny) Wayne McLelland.  Kieth grew up in Tracy, Calif., attended Lammersville Elementary and Tracy High School. He met the love of his life, Heidi McKenney, in 1980 and they married Oct. 20, 1985. Together they raised two children, Brianne Francine and Brian Kieth McLelland Jr. and two grandchildren, Jackson Kieth and Juliette Elise McLelland.

Kieth worked as a roofer, carpenter, and warehouseman for the family business, PaC Trucking. During his youth, Kieth was active in sports and rodeo and in his later years, an avid supporter of his grandson Jaxson’s football team.

Kieth is survived by his wife, Heidi McLelland; son Brian Kieth McLelland Jr.; two grandchildren, Jaxson Kieth and Juliette Elise McLelland; two sisters, Kimara McLelland Moore (Jeff) and Kelly McLelland Mora (Jeff); brother Kenneth McLelland (Michelle); numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews, all whom he loved dearly. 

Kieth was proceeded in death by his parents, Phyllis and Gerald and his daughter, Brianne. 

Kieth was a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

We would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Bonner General Health, Sandpoint, Idaho, for their care and support during Kieth’s last days. We truly appreciate all you did for our family and especially for our beloved Kieth.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements.  Please visit Kieth’s online memorial at lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.