Pamella French

A memorial service will for Pamela French of Potlatch will be Saturday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Princeton, Idaho. Pastor Kathy Kramer will officiate and a reception will follow at the church.

She died July 20, 2018, at the University of Washington Medical Center due to complications following heart surgery.

Born Aug. 31, 1944, in Garfield to Glen and Claudine Atkison, she attended schools in Potlatch and married her high school sweetheart, Darrel French, June 30, 1962, and they recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.

They shared many adventures such as boating, fishing, camping and traveling in their RV with their dogs. Pam had a special affection for dachshunds.

Survivors include her husband, Darrel; children, Darin French (Michelle) and Michelle Vitale (Kevin); five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Tim Atkison, and sister, Kathy Preppernau.

Memorial donations may be made to Potlatch Fire and Ambulance, Box 63, Potlatch, ID 83855. http://www.kramercares.com