Richard Earl Eby

Richard Earl Eby, 82, of Moyie Springs, Idaho, previously of Libby and as a child of Copeland, Idaho died on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at the Libby Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on Dec. 17, 1934 in Cady, S.D. to Joe and Eva Fletcher Eby. He was the eighth child out of 11.

He married Beverly Cameron and they shared 63 years together. They moved to Libby in 1958 and he went to work at J. Neils Lumber Company, St. Regis, and then Champion International. He retired in 1990 from the mill, working in the timber industry all his life.

Dad enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, looking for mushrooms, huckleberries and fire wood. His greatest love was his family, friends and very blessed to have many of both.

Dad enjoyed helping people build, remodel, and repair. We used the saying “Have hammer will travel” due to all the help he gave. He was always giving his time and opinion. Dad will be missed greatly by his family, he was loved beyond words.

Survivors include his wife-Beverly Eby; children Dixie Beasley (Denny Lester), Rick Eby (Shauney Fisher), Cheri (Robert) Javorsky; six grandchildren Les Beasley, Robin (Julianne) Maiden, Jeremiah (Danielle) Maiden, Trevor (Paige) Maiden, Tyler (Jessica) Beasley, Joseph Eby (Kristen Sikes); eight great grandchildren: Hailie, Barrett, Anson, Max, Penelope, Raymond, August and Wesley. Richard had many sisters, a brother, nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Fay, Don, Glen, Ralph, Bob; sister Velma and grandson Les Beasley.

The family express deepest gratitude and thank you to his doctor, Dr. Geymand and staff, the Libby Care Center and Boundary County Hospital for the gentle and loving care they gave him and his family.

There will be a memorial/luncheon on April 8, 2017 at Copeland, Idaho. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be made at www.schnackenbergfh.com.