Delores "Dee" Holbert

Delores “Dee” Rae Holbert, 86

Delores “Dee” Rae Holbert, 86, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away November 6, 2022 at the Mountain Valley of Cascadia of Kellogg.  She was born June 26, 1936 in Sandpoint, Idaho; Dee was the daughter of Fred and Joanna (Blum) Roe.

Dee attended and graduated from the Sandpoint High School of Sandpoint.  She was united in marriage to James “Ed” Holbert on June 26, 1954 in Newport, Washington.  James “Ed” passed away in 2003.

Dee moved to the Silver Valley in the early 1950’s.  She had first worked as a clerk for the Panhandle Office Supply, traveling to the different mining companies of the Silver Valley taking orders and delivering supplies.  Dee then worked at Morrows Department Store of Wallace and then served as an aide for the Elk Creek School of the Kellogg School District.  She then went to work as a clerk for the Sunnyside Drug of Kellogg and lastly at the Stein’s Hallmark Card and Gift shop.

Dee was a member of the Kellogg Lady Elks, a member of the Womens Bowling Association and loved traveling to bowling tournaments.  She had also been a member of the Big Creek Womens Softball team.

Dee loved taking care of her grandchildren, cooking and enjoying her house plants.  She loved visiting with people and attending social events.

Dee is survived by one daughter Cynthia Severns of Plains, Montana; three sons Ed Holbert (Cyndi) of Lewiston, Idaho, Fred Holbert (Diane) of Homosassa, Florida and Kenny Holbert of Kellogg; five grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; one sister Twila Wyatt of Spokane, Washington; she is also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Dee was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ed and two sisters Laurie and Carol.

Cremation will take place and Graveside Inurnment services will be held at a later date, at the Lakeview Cemetery of Sandpoint, Idaho.

You may share your special memories of Dee with her family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com

SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with services.