Share Hope Memorial Garden is also known as Bestland Cemetery. The cemetery is located in Kootenai County, Idaho. The Coeur d’Alene area is surrounded by dozens of lakes left behind by the glaciers from the ice age. There are more than 55 lakes within easy driving distance. Coeur d’Alene is the county seat of Kootenai County, and the city has a population of approximately 45,000 residents.
There are ten cemeteries in Coeur d’ Arlene, this cemetery is one of the smallest.
Share Hope Memorial Garden is about 1 acre in size and is well maintained by the Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation. This cemetery is devoted mostly to infants and is very tranquil. A statue and a dedicated bench are near the entrance. There are 13 known interments with the earliest of:
Iva May Best was born in 1888 and passed away May 23, 1893.
“A life that touches others goes on forever...
The Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation’s Share Hope Memorial Garden is a beautiful and calm oasis located
right in the middle of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho at 8th and Gilbert. The garden is a place for the entire community
to enjoy a quiet moment during the day and a place to remember children gone too soon.
The garden is approximately one acre and is resplendent with majestic 100 year old pine trees and native plants and flowers.
Share Hope Memorial Garden also features a short walking path along with benches perfect for contemplative thought during busy days. It is truly a place that can be enjoyed by all.” Source:
Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation