Obituary of Lorman Dwayne Boawn

Lorman D. Boawn, 80 of Hayden has gone to be with the Lord. He passed away from complications of COVID-19, on August 21, 2020 at Kootenai Health. Lorman was born in Wilbur Washington to Robert J. and Maida V. Boawn. He grew up in Post Falls and graduated from Post Falls High School. He then went to North Idaho College where he received his mechanics certification. Lorman married Toni Yuill on January 5, 1963 and resided in Post Falls. They raised their two daughters: Carmen and Lisa. He worked as an auto mechanic before taking a job with Kaiser Aluminum for the next 22 years as a millwright. Lorman enjoyed camping, riding ATV’s, spending winters in Arizona, watching basketball and football, and playing cards. He loved spending time with family and friends, supporting his grandchildren and great grandchildren in their sporting and school events. Lorman is survived by his wife Toni of 57 years, his daughters, and sons-in-law; Carmen and Joel Newby of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and Lisa and Kevin Harrison of Seattle, Washington. Grandsons Kyle Newby (wife Leah and great grandchildren Bodie and Kylee), Connor Newby, and Austin Harrison and his sister Linda Ivie (husband Paul and daughter Amber). Lorman attended New Life Church. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls, Idaho on Thursday, August 27th, 2020 at 2:00 pm. A special thank you to the caring staff at Kootenai Health’s COVID unit.