Harold 'Hal' L. Monzingo, 89

Lt. Col. Harold "Hal" L. Monzingo

Harold (Hal) Monzingo passed away Jan. 31, 2025. Hal was born in Canon City, Colo., on Sept. 12, 1935. He was the son of Paul F. and Elsie (Bullock) Monzingo. He spent his early years on a ranch near Harrison, Idaho, attending both elementary and high school at the Harrison school. After graduating, he attended Eastern Washington University, earning a bachelor's degree in education and receiving a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. On Veterans Day, 1963, he married Karin Skirka, and they lived in various states and Germany while he pursued his military career. After completing his service in 1979, the family moved to Coeur d’Alene, where he became a realtor with Windermere, CDA Realty. 

Harold is survived by his wife, Karin; stepdaughter Sonja and her husband, Frank Harwood; daughter Angela and her husband, Brandon Burgin; granddaughter Bailey and her husband, Hunter Cayton; great-grandchildren Karsyn, Wilder and Stetson Cayton; and granddaughter Kimber and her husband, Zion Evans. 

No services will be held at his request. Cremation to follow, and his ashes will be dispersed along the Pacific near Long Beach, Wash. Yates Funeral Home was entrusted with final arrangements. Please visit Hal’s online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.