Eunice Cowles (Carnagey), 91

Eunice Ellen Cowles (Carnagey) 91 + years

Eunice left this world, peacefully passing to Heaven on Aug. 21, 2025. She was born April 25, 1934, the eldest of seven children to Shirley and Edna Carnagey in Joliet, Mont. At age 5, her family moved to North Idaho, where she grew to become a dedicated helper in caring for the youngest siblings and contributing to the home work of the farm near Cave Lake. She enjoyed her schoolmates and established lifetime relationships with some. Following graduation in 1952, Eunice then attended North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene. She continued her studies in Spokane, Wash., completing coursework at Kinman Business Institute in a “master of accounting” program.

She and her beloved spouse of 65 years, H. Elroy Cowles, were married Sept. 24, 1954. While raising their own family, Eunice worked in inventory control as a valuable employee of Brack’s Motor Supply. In 1984, they moved west to the Kitsap Peninsula region. Eunice worked 12 years as a procurement buyer for Puget Sound Naval Shipyards until her retirement in 1996.

Eunice is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Susan J. Palmer of Coeur d’Alene and Sylvia J. Krofft of Bremerton, Wash.; son Raymond S. Cowles of Port Orchard, Wash., and daughter-in-law Christine Cowles. Proudly she was Grandma to: Aaron Krofft — deceased 2004, Norina Cowles of Hillsborough, N.C., Melissa Cowles — deceased 2019, Reuben (and Erin) Krofft of Rockville, Md., Raymond E. Cowles of Seattle, Wash., Seana (and Chance) Merchant of Puyallup, Wash., Stephanie Meade of Rathdrum, Idaho, Annie Musser of Boone, Iowa, Sarah (and Travis) Pfrimmer of Boone, Iowa; she was blessed with 13 great-grandchildren; numerous loved nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Throughout life, Eunice kept a warm and prayerful heart for her siblings: Irene Sonnichsen — deceased 2022, Mary Alice Bailey of Gresham, Ore., Betty Jean Graybill (and Jerry) — deceased 2003 of Pinehurst, Idaho, Ruthie Montgomery of Lewiston, Idaho, Jim (and Sandi) Carnagey of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Reeva (and John) Bohannon of Livingston, Mont.

Eunice had a strong trust in her Lord Jesus. In life, she made worship and participation within a Christian community a priority. She was currently a member of GracePoint Church in Bremerton, Wash., where she especially enjoyed nursery care, the Watch Our Widows (WOW) activities and LifeGroup studies.  

Memorial service is Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel at 373 E. Hayden Ave. A private burial was at Forest Cemetery in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Arrangements are provided by Yates Funeral Home. Online registry and condolences may be found at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.