Mariam Cash Weill, 70
Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 5 days, 2 hours AGO
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, wife and grandmother Mariam Cash Weill. On Nov. 9, 2025, she peacefully went to be with the Lord surrounded by family at her beloved home on the mountain.
The last of three children born to Jack and Loretta Cash in Cottonwood, Idaho, on March 16, 1955, her childhood was spent on the farm growing up with two older brothers a few miles outside Nez Perce, Idaho, where the family owned horses, cattle and farmed.
Surrounded by a deep-rooted Idaho family of cowboys, ranchers and farmers with names Cash, Lux and Detton who were descendants of early settlers culminated a love of animals and a pioneering spirit.
After graduating top of her class as valedictorian in Nez Perce, she attended University of Idaho in Moscow where she met Steve Weill, her husband and life partner of 51 years. Soon after in 1975, their first son was born followed by a second son in 1977. Together, they purchased and settled on 80 acres of remote land in the mountains above Cocolalla. It was there that they built a home from logs and stone and raised a family that required enough pioneer spirit to pull two small children and groceries 1.5 miles to the homestead by sled. With a compassionate nurturing instinct, she created a home that was a sanctuary for horses, dogs, stray kids and a haven for wildlife.
A woman of many talents and passions, she was an accomplished artist, creating beautiful paintings of ranch life, people, animals and scenery. Music was one of those passions, where for many years she played mandolin at church and for the elderly at LifeCare.
Mom always had the wisdom to separate what was truly important and what was not. Her priorities were God, family, a love for nature, good company and peacefulness on the mountain. She leaves a legacy of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, a trusted friend with honesty, compassion and uncompromised values. Her calloused hands, feisty spirit and loving heart will be greatly missed. You set the example of a life well lived.
Mariam is survived by her husband, Steve Weill; sons Nate Weill and Troy Weill (Cami); three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.