Obituary of Clara Ann Zeller
On June 24 th , 2017, we lost our beloved mother C. Ann Zeller 76 of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. She was born March 30 th , 1941 in Wallace, Idaho to Dorothy Day and Amos A.
Amonson. Mom Graduated from Wallace High School in 1959. After graduating, she
was honored as a lifetime member of USAF Air Defense Team for her services as a
ground force observer.
She then married and began having a family while holding several jobs in the medical
field. During that time, she supported many of her children’s activities including: Camp
Fire Leader and Cub Scout Den Mother for many years. She was instrumental in
building and naming the Morehouse Memorial Field in Osburn. Mom volunteered in
countless community service activities. After the children were grown, she pursued her
higher education that included a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary and Social Science, and
then continued working towards her Masters in Psychology and Counseling.
Mom enjoyed scrapbooking, camping, gardening, hunting, sewing, reading, researching
her genealogy and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her son Douglas Allen Zeller, both of her parents, and
sister Marie Sevy. Survivors include her children: Julie(Brad) Murray of Rathdrum,
Idaho; Curtis (Crystal) Zeller of Pinehurst, Idaho; Mick (Kerri) Zeller of Post Falls,
Idaho; Robert “Boots” (Tammy) Zeller of Davenport, Washington; Liz (Shane) St. Mark
of Rathdrum, Idaho; and Valerie Matlock of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; her brothers John
(Linda) Amonson of Silverton, Idaho and Dave (Connie) Amonson of Coeur d’Alene,
Idaho; as well as 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
At her request, there will be no service and the family will hold a celebration of life at a
later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of North Idaho, The Schneidmiller
House, 9493 N. Government Way Hayden, ID 83835.
