MESSERLY, Lorrene May

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Lorrene May (Baxter) Messerly was born on July 4, 1925, in Donalda, Alberta, Canada, and passed away on Aug. 3 at Hospice House in Hayden, Idaho. Lorrene graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1940 and married James “Jim” Messerly in 1944. Together they were in the cattle business, which included owning and operating stockyards in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Colville, Wash. Lorrene’s life was dedicated to her husband, her grandchildren, her nieces and nephews, and especially her precious dogs. She was also the best cook this side of the Mississippi. In her younger years, she loved to go horseback riding with Jim and their friends in Colville, and they were the only couple in Colville that had a dance floor in their basement. She grew up with her brother in French Gulch on a dairy farm and liked to reminisce about her experiences on the farm. After Jim retired, they were “snowbirds” and lived in Wickenburg during the winter months, where they made many, many close friends. Lorrene is survived by her brother Wayne Baxter; her nieces Pam Tippetts (Reid), Judy Baxter, and Connie Arney; her nephews David Baxter and Mark Baxter (Patty); and grandsons Joe Messerly (Connie) and Curt Messerly (Sandy). She was preceded in death by her husband Jim and her stepson Leon. At her request, there will be no service. There will, however, be a memorial celebrating her life from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Baxter residence in Coeur d’Alene. Donations may be made to the Kootenai Humane Society or Hospice House.