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John Anthony Biddiscombe Eier, age 66, peacefully passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Walla Walla after a long illness. John was born in Lewiston on July 2, 1950, to Frank A. Biddiscombe and Anna Marie Whitehead.

He attended St. Stanislaus Catholic School, first through eighth grades, and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1968. He was an Eagle Scout. He joined the U.S. Army in 1969 and was honorably discharged in 1971. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.

John married Lyla Crawford in 1977 and later divorced. They had two girls, Theresa and Renee. John also helped raise Lyla’s third daughter Kameryne. In later years, he was the beloved partner in life with Jackie Bremer of Dayton.

He resided in Dayton for many years. He belonged to the Eagles Lodge and was also a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

He is survived by his mother, Anna Marie Whitehead Biddiscombe Eier of Lewiston; daughters Theresa Eier and husband Bryan Martin of Dayton, Renee Eier and partner Joe Nunan of Walla Walla, Kameryne Snow and partner Roberto Contreras of Dayton; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Jeanette (Larry) Wolf of Boise, Joan Musseid Frank of Lewiston, Cookie (Rick) Crane of Lewiston; and brothers Doug D. Eier of Pomeroy, Bob (Kathy) Eier of Chelan, Tom (Sue) Eier of Lewiston, Steve (Kris) Biddiscombe of Clarkston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his fathers Frank A. Biddiscombe and Douglas S. Eier; and sister Janet Eier Reagan.

A graveside service will be held at noon Saturday at Vineland Cemetery in Clarkston. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Richard Root of Holy Family Catholic Church. A celebration of his life will follow at the Elks Lodge in Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, John requested donations be made to St. Joseph’s catholic Church in Dayton.