Amy Uriguen, 100

Amy L. Uriguen, 100 years of age, most recently of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, was born in Burley, Idaho, on Nov. 24, 1925. She passed from this world Dec. 30, 2025, and is now in the eternal presence of the Lord. 

Amy was the youngest of six children born to S. Charles Skiles and Amy C. Anderson Skiles. Amy attended primary schools in various locations and graduated from Burley High School in 1943. Amy married John Uriguen in Elko, Nev., in 1948, and they became parents to six children. They settled in the Heyburn area and were farmers/ranchers for many years. Amy also worked in the banking industry. 

Later, Amy moved to Boise, Idaho, where she continued to work in banking. After her youngest child completed high school, Amy moved to the central coast of California, settling in Morro Bay, near one of her brothers. During the 20 years she resided there, she returned to school and earned a bachelor's degree at age 64 from Cal Poly Technical in San Luis Obispo, specializing in Interior Design, and enjoyed working in interior design for some time. Amy returned to Boise in 2002. She remained there until 2021, when she moved to Coeur d'Alene. 

Throughout her life, she was a devoted mother and close with her extended family. She was a terrific cook, most especially enjoyed baking and preparing breads and sweet treats. During the years on the farm, she prepared excellent meals for her family, relatives, ranch hands and many others, always serving generous portions and offering a warm welcome at the table. She was also a talented seamstress, making clothes for family, beautiful knits, embroidery and everything from draperies to canvas covers for the lambing sheds. Amy enjoyed playing cards and was quite competitive, mixed with a sharp wit and sense of humor. She enjoyed bridge and many other challenging games. She took joy in gardening, especially in the beauty of flowers, and in making all her homes attractive. She also enjoyed music and appreciated many forms of art. She loved to travel and enjoyed journeys to many parts of the world, including the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe and Asia. Amy attended the Catholic church and was especially active at St. Nicholas parish in Rupert, Idaho, when her young family attended school there. 

She had a love for all children and was concerned with their welfare and well- being. We as a family are grateful for her legacy of hard work, pursuit of lifelong learning, love of reading and the arts, love of travel, adventure and fun. She was truly one of a kind. 

Amy is survived by her children, Tauna (David) McBee of Navarre, Fla., Pamela (Robert) Tate of Rathdrum, Idaho, John M. (LaNette) Uriguen of Sandy, Utah, Lisa (Rick) Armstrong of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Johanna (Jeff) Osterman of McCall, Idaho. She also leaves behind three grandsons, two granddaughters, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan, her parents, her brothers and sister, numerous aunts and uncles, a grandson and several nieces and nephews. 

A memorial and celebration of her life will be held at Bell Tower Funeral Home in Post Falls, Idaho, on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, beginning with a brief family viewing at 1 p.m., followed by a memorial service. In her memory, the family would appreciate charitable donations to schools or other organizations dedicated to children.