James William Flowers, 71, Orofino
He was the third child of six and the first son born to Thomas and Georgia Largent Flowers on Jan. 14, 1948 as James William Flowers. Bill passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 5, 2019.
Bill has fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past six years. He had won the battles to become rectal cancer and colon cancer free. Unfortunately, on March 28, Bill received the diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The AML sadly was extremely aggressive and Bill and his body were tired. He fought to overcome the AML so he could have treatment, but he was just too tired and his health was too poor.
As a child, Bill moved to various locations ultimately residing in Riggins, Idaho, and graduating from Salmon River High School. Bill participated in football and basketball while in high school.
Bill enjoyed the outdoors, working with his Uncle Bill Largent raising cattle and horses, and being with family. Bill was a 4-H volunteer working with youth in developing their skills with horses. The kids connected with Bill, and he cared deeply for them all.
Following high school, Bill worked in several different types of jobs from logging to working in the mines at Wallace, Idaho. He finally landed in the profession that followed in his father's footsteps and he is best known as a truck driver. Bill enjoyed his time working for Richardson Trucking and Excel Transport. Bill was also known for his gift of teaching others to drive truck. That is demonstrated by his nephew Steve who is an owner operator and numerous others who have worked or are working in the trucking industry. Bill drove for over 50 years hauling various types of loads. He was proud of driving over 5.5 million miles during his career and only had one wreck caused by another driver being on the wrong side of the road.
Bill married Judy Lambson in 1967. They had two children and later divorced. Bill married Bobbi Nichols and they shared over 17 years together.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Linda. Bill is survived by his wife; a daughter; a son; a stepdaughter; four granddaughters; three grandsons with another due in May; a great-granddaughter; three great-grandsons; three sisters; a brother; two aunts; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be held Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at the House of Faith 2502 16th Ave., Lewiston, Idaho. It would have been Bobbi and Bill's 17th wedding anniversary.
Bill requested that in lieu of flowers that people please consider contributing to the Bill Flowers Memorial at Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union to help cover expenses incurred.
The family would like to give a heartfelt "thank you" to those who have provided care over the last six year. Dr. Holbrook for the multiple lifesaving surgeries he did; those at the Gritman Wound Center who kept Bill alive in the face of complications - Jennifer Seegmiller, Jami Winter, Jami Turner to name a few; Dr. Eric Van Eaton who removed a source of chronic infection; and Dr. Philip Coff, Angie Rankin, and Kristina Foster for caring for the Crohn's disease that was the underlying source for many of Bill's illnesses. We also want to thank Drs. Randall Kloepfer and Jane Fore, along with the numerous nurses and CNAs for the extraordinary hands-on care given to Bill and the family during Bill's final illness.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Tim 4:7
Published
Window on the Clearwater
20190411
He was the third child of six and the first son born to Thomas and Georgia Largent Flowers on Jan. 14, 1948 as James William Flowers. Bill passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 5, 2019.
Bill has fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past six years. He had won the battles to become rectal cancer and colon cancer free. Unfortunately, on March 28, Bill received the diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The AML sadly was extremely aggressive and Bill and his body were tired. He fought to overcome the AML so he could have treatment, but he was just too tired and his health was too poor.
As a child, Bill moved to various locations ultimately residing in Riggins, Idaho, and graduating from Salmon River High School. Bill participated in football and basketball while in high school.
Bill enjoyed the outdoors, working with his Uncle Bill Largent raising cattle and horses, and being with family. Bill was a 4-H volunteer working with youth in developing their skills with horses. The kids connected with Bill, and he cared deeply for them all.
Following high school, Bill worked in several different types of jobs from logging to working in the mines at Wallace, Idaho. He finally landed in the profession that followed in his father's footsteps and he is best known as a truck driver. Bill enjoyed his time working for Richardson Trucking and Excel Transport. Bill was also known for his gift of teaching others to drive truck. That is demonstrated by his nephew Steve who is an owner operator and numerous others who have worked or are working in the trucking industry. Bill drove for over 50 years hauling various types of loads. He was proud of driving over 5.5 million miles during his career and only had one wreck caused by another driver being on the wrong side of the road.
Bill married Judy Lambson in 1967. They had two children and later divorced. Bill married Bobbi Nichols and they shared over 17 years together.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Linda. Bill is survived by his wife; a daughter; a son; a stepdaughter; four granddaughters; three grandsons with another due in May; a great-granddaughter; three great-grandsons; three sisters; a brother; two aunts; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be held Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at the House of Faith 2502 16th Ave., Lewiston, Idaho. It would have been Bobbi and Bill's 17th wedding anniversary.
Bill requested that in lieu of flowers that people please consider contributing to the Bill Flowers Memorial at Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union to help cover expenses incurred.
The family would like to give a heartfelt "thank you" to those who have provided care over the last six year. Dr. Holbrook for the multiple lifesaving surgeries he did; those at the Gritman Wound Center who kept Bill alive in the face of complications - Jennifer Seegmiller, Jami Winter, Jami Turner to name a few; Dr. Eric Van Eaton who removed a source of chronic infection; and Dr. Philip Coff, Angie Rankin, and Kristina Foster for caring for the Crohn's disease that was the underlying source for many of Bill's illnesses. We also want to thank Drs. Randall Kloepfer and Jane Fore, along with the numerous nurses and CNAs for the extraordinary hands-on care given to Bill and the family during Bill's final illness.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Tim 4:7
Published
Window on the Clearwater
20190411
James William Flowers, 71, Orofino
He was the third child of six and the first son born to Thomas and Georgia Largent Flowers on Jan. 14, 1948 as James William Flowers. Bill passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 5, 2019.
Bill has fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past six years. He had won the battles to become rectal cancer and colon cancer free. Unfortunately, on March 28, Bill received the diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The AML sadly was extremely aggressive and Bill and his body were tired. He fought to overcome the AML so he could have treatment, but he was just too tired and his health was too poor.
As a child, Bill moved to various locations ultimately residing in Riggins, Idaho, and graduating from Salmon River High School. Bill participated in football and basketball while in high school.
Bill enjoyed the outdoors, working with his Uncle Bill Largent raising cattle and horses, and being with family. Bill was a 4-H volunteer working with youth in developing their skills with horses. The kids connected with Bill, and he cared deeply for them all.
Following high school, Bill worked in several different types of jobs from logging to working in the mines at Wallace, Idaho. He finally landed in the profession that followed in his father's footsteps and he is best known as a truck driver. Bill enjoyed his time working for Richardson Trucking and Excel Transport. Bill was also known for his gift of teaching others to drive truck. That is demonstrated by his nephew Steve who is an owner operator and numerous others who have worked or are working in the trucking industry. Bill drove for over 50 years hauling various types of loads. He was proud of driving over 5.5 million miles during his career and only had one wreck caused by another driver being on the wrong side of the road.
Bill married Judy Lambson in 1967. They had two children and later divorced. Bill married Bobbi Nichols and they shared over 17 years together.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Linda. Bill is survived by his wife; a daughter; a son; a stepdaughter; four granddaughters; three grandsons with another due in May; a great-granddaughter; three great-grandsons; three sisters; a brother; two aunts; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be held Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at the House of Faith 2502 16th Ave., Lewiston, Idaho. It would have been Bobbi and Bill's 17th wedding anniversary.
Bill requested that in lieu of flowers that people please consider contributing to the Bill Flowers Memorial at Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union to help cover expenses incurred.
The family would like to give a heartfelt "thank you" to those who have provided care over the last six year. Dr. Holbrook for the multiple lifesaving surgeries he did; those at the Gritman Wound Center who kept Bill alive in the face of complications - Jennifer Seegmiller, Jami Winter, Jami Turner to name a few; Dr. Eric Van Eaton who removed a source of chronic infection; and Dr. Philip Coff, Angie Rankin, and Kristina Foster for caring for the Crohn's disease that was the underlying source for many of Bill's illnesses. We also want to thank Drs. Randall Kloepfer and Jane Fore, along with the numerous nurses and CNAs for the extraordinary hands-on care given to Bill and the family during Bill's final illness.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Tim 4:7
Published
Window on the Clearwater
20190411
He was the third child of six and the first son born to Thomas and Georgia Largent Flowers on Jan. 14, 1948 as James William Flowers. Bill passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 5, 2019.
Bill has fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past six years. He had won the battles to become rectal cancer and colon cancer free. Unfortunately, on March 28, Bill received the diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). The AML sadly was extremely aggressive and Bill and his body were tired. He fought to overcome the AML so he could have treatment, but he was just too tired and his health was too poor.
As a child, Bill moved to various locations ultimately residing in Riggins, Idaho, and graduating from Salmon River High School. Bill participated in football and basketball while in high school.
Bill enjoyed the outdoors, working with his Uncle Bill Largent raising cattle and horses, and being with family. Bill was a 4-H volunteer working with youth in developing their skills with horses. The kids connected with Bill, and he cared deeply for them all.
Following high school, Bill worked in several different types of jobs from logging to working in the mines at Wallace, Idaho. He finally landed in the profession that followed in his father's footsteps and he is best known as a truck driver. Bill enjoyed his time working for Richardson Trucking and Excel Transport. Bill was also known for his gift of teaching others to drive truck. That is demonstrated by his nephew Steve who is an owner operator and numerous others who have worked or are working in the trucking industry. Bill drove for over 50 years hauling various types of loads. He was proud of driving over 5.5 million miles during his career and only had one wreck caused by another driver being on the wrong side of the road.
Bill married Judy Lambson in 1967. They had two children and later divorced. Bill married Bobbi Nichols and they shared over 17 years together.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Linda. Bill is survived by his wife; a daughter; a son; a stepdaughter; four granddaughters; three grandsons with another due in May; a great-granddaughter; three great-grandsons; three sisters; a brother; two aunts; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be held Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at the House of Faith 2502 16th Ave., Lewiston, Idaho. It would have been Bobbi and Bill's 17th wedding anniversary.
Bill requested that in lieu of flowers that people please consider contributing to the Bill Flowers Memorial at Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union to help cover expenses incurred.
The family would like to give a heartfelt "thank you" to those who have provided care over the last six year. Dr. Holbrook for the multiple lifesaving surgeries he did; those at the Gritman Wound Center who kept Bill alive in the face of complications - Jennifer Seegmiller, Jami Winter, Jami Turner to name a few; Dr. Eric Van Eaton who removed a source of chronic infection; and Dr. Philip Coff, Angie Rankin, and Kristina Foster for caring for the Crohn's disease that was the underlying source for many of Bill's illnesses. We also want to thank Drs. Randall Kloepfer and Jane Fore, along with the numerous nurses and CNAs for the extraordinary hands-on care given to Bill and the family during Bill's final illness.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Tim 4:7
Published
Window on the Clearwater
20190411
