Brian Douglas Daniels

Brian was born August 21, 1953 in Bellingham, WA to Shirley and Dixie Daniels. He loved growing up "in the woods" in Deming, WA and always had a special place in his heart for western Washington. He attended school there and graduated from Mt. Bake High School in 1971. He then attended Pacific Lutheran University, where he met and married Cindy Wyberg. They had five children and were later divorced. Brian worked as a carpenter and general contractor for over twenty years. This experience played out especially well as he became involved with Habitat for Humanity through the Thrivent Builds program, volunteering many, many hours "pounding nails." He also served on the Habitat board and served as president - Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Builds were very dear to him. In 2009, Brian went to El Salvador on a build and that was a very moving experience for him. Deciding that a career change was calling him, he attended Western Washington University, completing his degree. He then attended Luther Seminary and was ordained as a Lutheran pastor and served congregations in Washington state. Another career change, led him to Thrivent and to Idaho Falls and marriage to Joleen. He believed in Thrivent, loved the relationships he made, with his Thrivent colleagues and with the Thrivent members - they were an integral part of his life these last eight years - he felt truly blessed. Another connection that he felt truly blessed by was with the Idaho Falls Symphony, where he met another set of wonderful people. He so enjoyed attending the symphony performances and also served on the board. Brian was also a member of the Exchange Club, NAIFA and his dearly loved church, First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Many thanks to his pastor and friend, Larry Cudmore. Brian was diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma (brain cancer) on November 30, 2013. After almost a year of surgeries, infections, chemo, radiation and much more, he is finally at peace. The family would especially like to thank Dr. Brad Adams, Michael Parsons and their staff at Teton Cancer Institute, Dr. Brent Greenwald and his staff, Dr. Richard Nathan and his staff, Dr. McAlistar and his staff at EIRMC Radiation, so many nurses and staff at EIRMC and Hospice of Eastern Idaho for their special care of Brian. It made such a difference in his journey! Brian adored his children and grandchildren and was never happier than when he was with them. He also enjoyed almost anything outdoors, including fly fishing, hunting, gardening and he loved to cook and feed people! He is survived by his wife Joleen; children, Kristy (Esau) of Seattle, WA, Jo (Jesus) of Nantucket, MA, Russell of Bellingham, WA and Connie (Sharma) of Boise, ID; two grandchildren, Cory and Derek Partida of Nantucket, MA, his parents, Shirley and Dixie Daniels of Bellingham, WA; siblings, Dan (Andrea) Daniels of Bellingham, WA, Hugh (Ruth) Daniels of Lacey, WA, Cindy Daniels of Chehalis WA and Jim Daniels of Bellingham, WA; brothers and sisters in law, Jana (Mike) Livingston of Othello, WA, Jason (Wendy) Thompson of Mukitelo, WA, Jim Thompson of Spokane, WA, Jerry (Debbie) Thompson of Deer Park, Wa and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29 at First Lutheran Church, 455 W. Sunnyside Road in Idaho Falls with Pastor Larry Cudmore officiating and at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at Edison Lutheran Church, 14201 Church Road in Bow, WA with Pastor Larry Olsen officiating. Local arrangements are under the direction of Buck-Miller-Hann Funeral Home in Idaho Falls. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.buckmillerhann.com. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be given to any of the following places Brian loved: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Habitat for Humanity in Idaho Falls, www.idahofallshabitat.org, the Idaho Falls Symphony, www.idahofallssymphony.com, or the Church of Steadfast Love, 77 S Washington, Seattle, WA 98104Brian Douglas Daniels, 61, passed away at home peacefully on Saturday, October25, surrounded by his family.

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When: Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
Location: Funeral Home
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