Obituary: O’Neill, Richard
Age 66
Dick’s life was filled with quality time with his lovely wife and many friends.
He and Jacqui spent every day together, skiing at Schweitzer and on Lake Pend Oreille, wind surfing on the Columbia River and relaxing at their Pack River cabin.
He expressed his love of nature through the art of photography.
His work was seen in numerous local and national publications.
Dick was born in Spokane on April 19, 1949 to Richard and Margaret O’Neill.
He was raised in Spokane, graduated from Gonzaga Prep and Western Washington University then spent his entire adult life in Sandpoint, Idaho.
He is a 30-year veteran of the Schweitzer ski patrol where the majority of his dearest friendships were made.
He enjoyed his lifetime ski pass each year through this past season.
His graceful style (and speed) was well-known on the hill.
His many nieces and nephews considered him the greatest uncle ever.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Jacqui, brother Frank (Barb) O’Neill of Spokane, three sisters Julie (Virgil) Emery of Spokane, Mary O’Neill (Don Ratcliff) Vail, CO, Marnie (Matt) McCoy of Spokane, and brother-in-law Steve Sweeney of Portland.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents and sister Chris Sweeney.
Memorial contributions may be made to SightLife Corneal Donation Program, 1200 6th Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98101 (label envelope “Attn: financial donation in honor of Dick O’Neill”) or Bonner Community Hospice, 503 Third Ave., Sandpoint, ID 83864.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
LAKEVIEW FUNERAL HOME in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements.
Please visit Dick’s online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.