COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — The Coeur d’Alene Cider Company has announced its permanent closure in light of the death of the owner’s husband.
Jill Morrison made the announcement on Facebook that Friday, August 1 will be the cidery’s last day.
Morrison’s husband, John, along with Frank Harwood were both shot and killed while responding to a wildfire on Canfield Mountain in June. Dave Tysdal was severely injured and is currently recovering.
In the announcement, Morrison said in part, “I wish I could keep it going, but life has changed, and I no longer have it in me to run it the way it deserves.”
Coeur d’Alene Cider Company will be open Wednesday-Friday this week with closing specials. You can read Morrison’s full statement below.
The time has come to close the cider house, and our final day of business will be this Friday.It’s been a lot of fun over the years. Full of great people, good stories, and a whole lot of heart. I wish I could keep it going, but life has changed, and I no longer have it in me to run it the way it deserves.To my staff over the years: thank you for showing up, adapting, and bringing real personality to this space.To our customers: thank you for your support, your loyalty, and for making this feel like more than just a business.I’m proud of what we built here, and I’m grateful to everyone who helped make it what it was.Thanks for being part of it
Jill
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