Dan Nuckols

Daniel Richard Nuckols, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 22, 2018, at his home. He was under the care of One Source Home Health & Hospice and his loving family. Dan was born July 25, 1951, in Pocatello, Idaho, to James David Nuckols and Eleanor Elaine Allard Nuckols. He grew up and attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from American Falls High School. He also attended Idaho State University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. On May 27, 1972, he married Karen Nelson in Pocatello, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They were blessed with two sons, Brian and Matthew. Dan and Karen made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where Dan worked as an Insurance Agent for Farmers Insurance. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in various capacities through the years, including Cub Scout Master, nursery leader and financial clerk. He enjoyed camping and serving in the scouting program. Dan loved singing and was a member of the Sounds Choir. He found a great love for playing the guitar and sharing that talent with his neighborhood and ward family. He loved being with his family, especially his two grandchildren, who he adored. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Karen Nuckols of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Brian (Laura Johnson) Nuckols of Scottsdale, AZ; son, Matthew Nuckols of Idaho Falls, ID; granddaughter, Lillian Eleanor Nuckols of Idaho Falls, ID; grandson, Calvin Daniel Nuckols of Scottsdale, AZ; sister, Linda (Lynn) King of Oshkosh, NB; and brother, David (Mikki) Nuckols of Idaho Falls, ID. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Eleanor Nuckols. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Idaho Falls LDS Stake Center, 1155 First Street, with Bishop Mathew Dyorich of the Idaho Falls 32nd Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, and Saturday from 12-12:45 p.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery.

Funeral Services will be held