BIBELHEIMER, Earl (Age 80) 

Earl Bibelheimer went home to be with his Lord April
15th, 2006 in Yuma, Arizona. Earl was born at home
January 21st, 1926 in Emmons County, North Dakota to
Emmanuel and Emma Bibelheimer. He was the youngest of
fourchildren. He served in the Merchant Marines during
World War Two. Earl was residing inTacoma, Washington
when he met his wifeShirley. They married in 1948. The
next year they moved to Spokane, Washington where they
still lived. Earl worked for Ernie Major Ford,later
named Empire Ford. He retired from Empire Ford at the
age of 62. Earl andShirley belonged to Maverick Sams
where they enjoyed spending time with others who also
enjoyed RVing. They were also members of East Valley
Presbyterian Church. Earl and Shirley spent the last
decade wintering in Yuma, Arizona. Earl was preceded
in death by his parents, his older brother, Louie, his
daughter, Linda, and son, Jack. He is survived by his
wife,Shirley; daughter, Kathy Davies and husband,
Colyn; his three granddaughters, Leigh Helt, and her
husband Kevin, Susan and AliceDavies; and one
great-grandson, Joshua Helt. We who loved him best
will miss him forever. Services will be held at
Heritage Funeral Home on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at
1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may
be made to East Valley Presbyterian Church at 5305 N.
Harvard Road, Otis Orchards, Washington 99027 or to
the American Lung Association.

April 27, 2006
Spokesman-Review