Lois Kern, 88

Lois L. Kern, Longtime resident of Coeur d'Alene, died June 11, 2026, at home.

Lois was born in Briggsdale, Colo., to Jim and Leathel Prout. She was the third of four daughters. She came to Idaho when she was five years old. She grew up at Rockford Bay, Idaho. Lois was in the 1955 graduating class of Coeur d'Alene High School.

She married the love of her life, Donald W. Kern. They celebrated 70 years together. They owned and operated Don's Custom Woodworking in Potlatch, Idaho, for 55-plus years before moving to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. In later years, they enjoyed their winters in Arizona, traveling in their motor home, and all the camping trips during the summer.

Lois was a loving and devoted wife, aunt, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a true friend to all who knew her and we will miss her dearly and love her forever.

Lois had a passion for books. She loved to read, knit, crochet and any craft that came along. She also loved to walk and was often seen walking her dogs in their neighborhood. 

Lois is survived by her loving husband, Donald Kern. She and Donald raised two daughters, Peggy (Mark) Feitsam and Pamela (Jeff) Westberg. She also leaves her five grandchildren, Shannon (Shawn) Stovall, Stacy (Sammie) Dixon, Sheena Horne, Nicholas (Christina) Westberg and Shelby Horne. Special great-grandchildren Skyler Scharff, Stephanie Bryant, Jamison Theodorson, Dominic Stumbo, Mia Westberg and Henry Westberg. She is preceded in death by Lauretta McDaniel, Leota Bailey and Lorena Hand.  

A private memorial service was held at Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Arrangements are provided by Yates Funeral Home. www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.