Allen Nield

JAY NIELD IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Allen Jay Nield, 71, of Idaho Falls, died January 8, 2004, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1932, at Coltman, Idaho, to Edwin John Nield and Leona Alice Johnson Nield. He grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. On May 6, 1957, he married Blanche M. McMurtrey in Coltman. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He worked as a brick mason. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His greatest joy was his family. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and motorcycles. Surviving are: Wife: Blanche Nield, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Karen (Russell) Bass, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Terry Livingston, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Barry Nield, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Julie Knowlton, Denver, CO Son: Kenny (Lisa) Nield, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Kevin Nield, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Joni Gallagher, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Kathy (Doug) Halbrook, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Becky (Doug) Gardner, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Scott Nield, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Amy (Mike) Wheeler, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Victor Nield, Spokane, WA Sister: Marge (Jim) Croston, Spokane, WA Sister: Emily (Jim) Robinson, Spokane, WA 28 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Nield; a brother, Robert Nield, and a granddaughter, April Wilde. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m Monday, January 12, 2004, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Steve Webster 1tcb@walla.com Steve Webster 1tcb@walla.com Jay was a very good guy, He was a hard working man. He was also my very first landlord. I rented a little rock house he had on Garfield street. I loved that little house. I also went to school with his son Mike, Mike was a good friend of mine. I lost track of then many years ago. But still remember them both.