Dan'L Dooley

IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Dan'l Jon Dooley, 26, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 19, 2007, in Idaho Falls of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born June 25, 1981, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Joseph Earl Dooley and Mona Louise Rice Dooley. He spent his early years in Inkom, Idaho, Georgetown, Texas, and moved to Dallas, North Carolina, when he was five years old. He moved to Idaho Falls five years ago. He attended Costner Elementary School, W. C. Friday Junior High School, and graduated from North Gaston High School in Dallas. He was a five-sport letterman in high school, earning many coaches awards. He also attended Gaston College. Dan’l loved life and enjoyed spending time with family and friends; he enjoyed ministering to children on mission trips to Philadelphia, Chicago, Mexico, and Washington, DC. He also spent time volunteering at Big Elk Creek YMCA Camp. Dan’l loved the outdoors and sports and especially enjoyed playing soccer, snow boarding, and golf. Survivors include: Parents: Joseph & Mona Dooley of Dallas, NC Brother: Jared Todd Dooley of Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Nicholas James (Heather) Dooley of Charlotte, NC Brother: Casey Michael (Sara) Dooley of Dinwiddie, VA Brother: Dimetri Gerard (Adrianne) Wilker of Norfolk, VA Grandmother: Dorothy Rice of Pocatello, ID He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest L. Rice, James G. Dooley, and Jeri Dooley. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at Calvary Chapel, 4250 South 25th East, with Pastor J. O. Oesterling officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, August 30th, at 7 p.m. at Parkwood Baptist Church in Gastonia. The family will visit with friends beginning at 6 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Dan’l’s honor to the Parkwood Baptist Church, Carol Rhyne Scholarship Fund, 1827 Dixon Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 -------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Theron McGriff and Nick Case mcgrifftw@aol.com You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike & Debbie Reed reedsrule1@msn.com Mr. & Mrs. Dooley, Mike and I are Amanda's parents and have spent time with your son Dan'l. We are so very sorry to hear of his passing. He was always so friendly and polite while in our home. He spoke of his family often how much he loved and missed you as you lived in South Carolina. Amanda had spoke often about her and Dan'l's trip to Jackson Hole to visit you and your husband. We offer our sincerest sympathy and prayers for your family. God bless you and may you seek comfort in knowing what a kind and loving son you raised. Love, Mike & Debbie Reed Peggy Webb weggypeg@aol.com I love you guys and gals. I'm praying earnestly for each of you. The distance is so hard and I so miss you. Love, Peggy Jacque Causby jacque.causby@affiniagroup.com Joe & Mona, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I know how hard it can be on a family. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. Melba Messer melbam@corpdataproducts.com I just want you all to know that I am praying for you to have strength and comfort through this difficult time. Be proud of your son and know that he loved his family. Dan'l was always so mannerly, and it comes from his wonderful, grounded family. Love you all, and miss you! God Bless . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Triplett debbie.triplett@affiniagroup.com I am truly sorry to hear of this tragedy. Losing a child has to be one of the deepest hurts imaginable. Please know, Joe, that our hearts here at Wix are saddened and our prayers are with you, your wife and family during your grief. Burgess and Charis Moody burgess_moody@yahoo.com Joe, Mona, and boys, Words cannot express the loss that you are feeling right now. Dan'l was fortunate to have such a wonderful family. We love you, but God loves you more. Joe, you are my "big brother" and I will always look up to you. Our deepest sympathy, Burgess, Charis and Makenna Moody Denise & Kevin O'Brien irishdeux@yahoo.com Dan'l's smile was always fast, charming and genuine. We will truly miss this remarkable young man. God has received a magnificent angel in Dan'l. We keep all of his loved ones near our hearts and in our prayers. Joe Addis jaddis1208@bellsouth.com Dear Dooley Family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I am a friend of Casey's and have had the honor of meeting your family. I have told stories to friends of how when I first met you guys, you would hug and love, and be very compassionate to one another. You guys are the closest I know to a poster family. The impact your family has had on my life is amazing, and I will never forget it. Have faith that we will all be rejoined with our loved ones, and that until then you are in my prayers. Ben and Lou Chavers benchavers@aol.com Joe and Mona: We were so sorry to hear of Dan'l's accident. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Unfortunately, we will be unable to attend the memorial service as we have a flight scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. You will, however, be in our thoughts and prayers. In Him, Ben and Lou Heather Norman (Messer) hnorman@debsbs.com I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Amy Wooten amy.wooten@affiniagroup.com Joe and Mona, You are in my prayers! I have no idea how much you are hurting but I know that God does. I pray that you will feel him holding you both so close to him. I love you both! Amy Ruby Jeffries Ruby.Jeffries@Affiniagroup.com You will be sustained by the God of all Comfort. He holds you in His everlasting arms. You are in our prayers. God bless you. Proverbs 3:5.6 Chandra Ramineni Joe, My deep condolences on your loss. I pray the GOD to give you and your family enough strength to get over this tough times. Ed & Renee Elias ed.elias@affiniagroup.com Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless. SUMMER COLLINS summertyme2007@charter.net To the family I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to you during this hard time. My family and I have faithfully been praying for all of you guys. I know you know that Dan'L was a terrific guy and he will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him! May you hearts be comforted, Summer Hayes Collins Carolyn for the Depperschmidt Family Our time with Dan'l was short and so precious. The warm loving touch of his hand and his heartfelt hugs still bring me the strength of your family. I thank you for having given us Dan'l. Darrell Simonds darrell.simonds@affiniagroup.com We here at the Wix Allen Plant Metrology Lab were saddened to here of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. Even though we are hundreds of miles apart. We want Dan'l Dooley's Family and Joe & Mona Dooley to know we are thinking of you. We never know why our loved ones are called home in the grand order of things on this great earth. We only know that we have a very deep void in our hearts today for you and your family. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Sincerely Darrell Simonds Wendy Henderson wendy.henderson@affiniagroup.com Joe, My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wendy Misty Hardee misty.hardee@cms.k12.nc.us Hey guys, Sorry I couldn't be there, but Brett is on the way. I have to let you know that I have never met a more God loving, kind, and generous man than Dan'l. He was the best friend anyone could ask for to Brett. He is in a place that I dream about nightly. I will keep you all in my prayers and I'll see you when you get back. Love to all! Blair Cordell Blair.Cordell@Affiniagroup.com Joe and Mona, I am truly sorry for your loss. There isn't anything that one could say at a time like this other than what the word of God has to say about Christians. "1 Thessalonians 4:13 -- But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope." Blair, Wanda & Jason Cordell Annette Carter annette.carter2@att.net My heart is heavy with the news. God bless you all and know that I have fond memories of Dan'l and all the boys. Much love. Ted McSwain tmcswain@yahoo.com Joe, I'm so sorry that this happened. I can not imagine how you must feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Debbie Randall bebbakay@aol.com Joe & Mona, We are so sad to hear of this path you are having to travel at this time. May God bless each step as only He can!! Please know that each of you are in our prayers! Love, Don & Debbie Randall Surfside Beach, SC Jenkins Family sjenkins@terexlight.com Jo, Mona, Jared, Nick and Casey, We are deeply sorry to hear about Dan’l. All of us have you in their prayers and will continue to pray for you all. Dan’l was always happy and thought of others before himself. He was genuine and kind. Dan’l will be missed by everyone. If there is anything we can do for you guys please let us know. April Stephenson Dan'l was a good friend to me. I cannot remember a time when he spoke poorly of his fellow human beings. I admired his easy going nature and his ability to maintain his peace of mind. My family loved him very much. His loss is deeply felt. I am thankful to have known him. Pat Trudeau pat.trudeau@affiniagroup.com Joe, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, especially at such a young age. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic time. Pat Trudeau Randy Slane slaner@pacbell.net We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your family. Randy & Cindy Slane Shane Jenkins [sjenkins@terexlight.com] Jo, Mona, Jared, Nick and Casey, We are deeply sorry to hear about Dan’l. All of us have you in their prayers and will continue to pray for you all. Dan’l was always happy and thought of others before himself. He was genuine and kind. Dan’l will be missed by everyone. If there is anything we can do for you guys please let us know. The Jenkins Family David.Lewis1@affiniagroup.com Joe, I am really sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. May God be with you through this difficult time. David M. Lewis Fixed Asset Accountant Wix Filtration Corp. Phone: 704/869-3315 Fax: 704/867-8919 email: david.lewis1@affiniagroup.com Brenda Rollins brenda.rollins@affiniagroup.com Joe & Mona, You have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly since hearing of this accident Sunday morning at Parkwood. A special prayer was held for you and family for God's comfort for you all. You are being uplifted by many prayers and the God of all comfort can comfort as no other can. I love you both. Brenda Jeff and Kami Shadley Our thoughts and prayers are with Danl's family and friends. We knew Dan'l only for the last couple of years and he always gave us a hearty hello and a smile every time we saw him at The Cellar. He was a wonderful man who will be sorely missed and we feel blessed just to have known him. Constance Ray constance.ray@affiniagroup.com Joe and Mona, you are very special people and mean the world to me, your friendship is treasured. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. If there is anything I can do for you at any time, please do not hesitate to ask. May God bless you and all of your family to help you through this difficult time. Know the thoughts of Dan'l will keep him alive FOREVER! My love and friendship Constance Ray Scottie and Kristy Jenkins UNCCJenks@aol.com Dear Dooley Family, I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Dan'l. Please know that our prayers with you during this time. Scottie and Kristy Jenkins Dave Foley Joe and Mona, I want to express my deepest sympathy to the both of you and your family. I will keep Dan'l and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Brandace Novack brandace@teton3.com I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family of Dan'l Dooley, a man who had in my most humble observation over time the amazing ability to give even the most seemingly insignificant of people a feeling of importance and meaning to be kind and good and true as only he could be. Your son, your grandson, your brother, your nephew, your uncle and my friend will be forever missed and in our hearts. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this time. Steve & Judy Bland sbland@wilbursmith.com We are profoundly sorry at your loss. May God comfort you as He has so often used you to comfort others. Bonnie Christopher shiverchick1227@aol.com I am so sorry to hear about Dan'l. It just broke my heart. I went to high school with him. He was in my chorus class when I was a freshman and he always knew how to make me smile. He was a wonderful person. I just hate that someone so great had to leave us so soon. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Earlene Lytle eenesue@aol.com There is nothing I can say to ease your pain. Its always hard to give our angel back to God. He was a very special person. I only met him once as the young man he was, but I knew right away. He took my heart and all I could think was "beautiful". Mona & Joe, God gave you a wonderful gift but you gave him an even better one. I love you. Katie Britton kbritto1@uncc.edu I am praying for your family, and Dan'l will be truly missed. Love, Katie Britton. Joli Hudson Rockjobribrax@aol.com Joe,Mona,Boys and Rice Family You all are in our thoughts and prayers here in Boise. We love you all so much. Rock,Joli, Brielle and Braxton Hudson Aaron & Jennifer Appleman aappleman@hotmail.com It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but take comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well-lived life. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family always. The Appleman's Michelle Mann Bauer mrsmichellebauer@yahoo.com Joe, Mona, and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I can not even imagine what you are going through but I am praying for all of you everyday. Love, Michelle Bauer Rebecca McCarver and Elliott (your new neighboors in Dallas) rebeccamccarver@gaston.k12.nc.us I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I am praying for you and your family during this terrible time. Dave & Debbie Purcell dpurcell@cableone.net Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers go out to Danl's family. We are so saddened by this sudden loss. Dan'l was a kind person, a true friend, a joy to be around and I will surely miss his infectious smile and warm hugs he always had when you were with him. He will be deeply missed, but I know there are many people that loved him and will always carry him in their hearts. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Carl Cartee carl@carlcartee.com Joe, Mona and sons, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that the peace that passes understanding will keep your hearts calm and your hope sure. Love from me, Heather and Oak . Gary, Mary, and Charlie Jones gjone018@odu.edu Jared, John, and Carla, We are so sorry to hear about Daniel. You are all in our prayers... Wish we could be at the service. Love, Gary, Mary, and Charlie Sandy Wright wrightfair111@aol.com I wish that we could be there just to give you a great big hug. Just know that our thoughts, prayers, love and hearts are with you. Love, Sandy Shelley McCraven shelley.mccraven@gmail.com I went to WC Friday and NOGA with Dan'l and Casey. I remember Dan'l always smiling and making people laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Chris, Debra, Alynne & Holly Greeson cghvnbound@charter.net We were so sad to hear about Dan'l and send our prayers that you all will be comforted. He always had a smile and hug for us no matter how long it had been since we had last seen him. We know Dan'l is running around with Jesus now. We hope this encourages others to realize we aren't promised another day and to know our Lord. All our love, the Greeson’s Jorge Galicia jgalicia@prodigy.net.mx I do not what to say but let me tell you that I am very sorry. Anything you need please let me know, I am with you in spirit. Your friend, Jorge Galicia. Toni Ormiston tartz63126@aol.com Joe & Mona & family Wish we could be with you at this time. Our hearts & prayers go out to you. Toni, Malcolm & Ashley Eduardo Diaz eduardo.diaz@affiniagroup.com Dear Joe, We were all sorry to hear about this sad communication. We, at WF Mfg Mexico, join you in mourning for him. We can only hope that your years of happiness and your many good memories will enable you to live with this sad loss. Please accept our condolences and prayers. Sincerely, Your friends at WF Mfg Mexico Shaun Ramirez cre8urdestiny@hotmail.com Dan'l was an Amazing person and an even better friend. The time we spent just hanging out and conversing were some of the best. I'm very sorry for everyone’s loss. He will be missed but never forgotten. Brent Bates brentbates@aol.com I was lucky enough to get to know Dan'l. His smile was contagious to those around him. Few people have an effect on a room of people, just by being in the room. We all have lost something that will be hard to replace in our lives. Daniel Cloninger My family and I are keeping you guys in our thoughts. I hadn't seen Dan'l in years and then heard. He was a good guy. Wanda Saine wanda.saine@affiniagroup.com May God be with you and heal you during this time of loss. You are in my prayers. Wanda Butch, Rhonda & Phillip Robinson bcr1951@yahoo.com We are heart broken at the loss of Dan'l. Our son, Phillip had many classes with him, ran cross country and wrestled with him. Phillip really thought a lot of Dan'l, and he was shocked when he saw the article in the paper. I saw him many times while I attended the events. He was a very nice and kind person. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Butch, Rhonda and Phillip Robinson Stephen, Corrine & Family steve.painter@affiniagroup.com Joe, words can not express the sadness that came over me when I herd the terrible news. You and your family are in our prayers and if there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to a sk. Lisa Marie Wardell Dear Dooley family, He always had that smile that was like a half turned key. It was almost like he was hiding something small that was really funny. And I always wanted to know what that was, but he kept it from me because he liked to tease. I have so many good memories that I cannot share them all in one letter. But I will share my favorites. The staff at camp we used to play this game called “pass the world”. One person would start by passing the world to someone that they saw that day do something extra ordinary or to share the love and friendship that they felt for that person. There was one time that Jared passed the world to Dan’l and he thanked his baby brother for coming to Idaho and for being up at camp. “I love you bro.” Jared said and clasped Dan’l’s hand. Dan’l smiled a sleepy half turned key smile and then they hugged. I was so touched by the love in Jared’s remarks. And I knew how much Dan’l loved Jared back. It was so tangible and so deep I carry it to this day. The relationship between these two wonderful men in my life was so strong it could never be broken. Dan’l was a super hero. He was the one who would jump into the lake to retrieve a drifting inner tube, or he would be the one to go looking for lost horses in the dead of night. And he did it with such style. He was dashing and charismatic whenever he was helping. I remember when he got lost and went on the famous “24 Hour Hike”. I remember that day when after hours of trekking he triumphantly walked across the bridge with twelve bee stung, dehydrated, yet happy campers. Two of them literally slung under each arm. I remember their names, CJ and BJ. It was Dan’l’s first cabin ever and those twelve kids were bed wetters and homesickers: The hardest cabin a counselor could ask for. I remember giving apologetic smiles during that week. Ironic his first cabin and it was a lemon. However after that hike with Dan’l, those kids changed! They were confident and driven, as far as I knew two of those kids never wet the bed again. All because of one afternoon with Dan’l Dooley. He was a fast friend and always there for me. He was one of the very few who kept in touch with me when I moved to Los Angeles, we would talk about when I would get him out there to become a model. (Because we all know how handsome he was.) Things I remember: I remember the green dress and black curly wig that he wore to dance night. I remember when we first met. I had an instant crush. He was sooooo cute! I remember when he was king Dooley in my play and would face plant just so the audience could get a laugh. I remember the guitar under the stars. I remember the love. I remember the friendship. I miss Dan’l. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for sharing your son with me. I am so grateful for his friendship and love I can’t really express it in words. So I express it in a hug. I am grateful for you all. There is no family I have encountered that is closer than yours and you have let me be a part of it by sharing Dan’l. Dan’l and Jared have been two of the most important people in my life, and always will be. I know for a fact that Dan’l is stretching his wings and testing his new capabilities. Now he can exercise his new found superpowers to be with us and when things are bad and when things are good. (And knowing Dan’l even when things are somewhere in between.) I bet Dan’l may be a little sad right now, but only because he knows how much we are hurting, and also because he loved life so much. He will miss it I know, but he has to be so excited about what he is going to be doing next. Dan’l loves his family more than anything on this world and will never leave them. I love you all from the very deepest places in my heart. Thank you for raising a son that has saved my life and taught me the true meaning of the words love unconditional. Lisa Marie Wardell I pass the world to you Dan’l, because you mean the world to me. Tom and Karen Jones To the Dooley Family: We were saddened to learn of Dan'l's death. You have been in our prayers and we will continue to pray for God's peace that truly passes all understanding. Tom and Karen Jones Port Ludlow, WA Barry Faile Joe, I wish I could say something to help you and your wife, but the words are just not there. I can not say I know how you feel because I have not traveled down that road. Please know you and Mona are in my prayers and thoughts and I hope to see you soon. Barry Faile Stacy Martin Cnastac01@aol.com My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I went to school with Dan'l and he was a true friend to all that always had a smile on his face. He will truly be missed. Stacy Martin Daniel Britton danielbritton76@aol.com Joe, Mona, Jared, Nick, and Casey I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Dan'l. Your family will be kept in my thoughts and prayers. Holly Greeson hgreeson@elon.edu I am very sad to hear of your loss. Dan'l was a wonderful person and had such a kind heart. I am praying that God will comfort your entire family during this very sad time. Marisa Ruhter I wish the best to Dan'l's family in this difficult time. I pray that they feel the love and comfort of those around them that care for them and Dan'l so very much. Dan'l was such a wonderful soul to be around. He would always greet you with a smile and hug that made you feel like you were the world. He cared for everybody unconditionally and I've learned so much from his love and wisdom. He always had such insightful things to say and seemed to know when people needed to hear them the most. I was blessed to have known him. He will be remembered and deeply missed. Jill Frye Gosnell bjlgosnell@aol.com Joe, Mona, & family, I was so deeply saddened to hear about Dan'l. I have never met a closer family and can't imagine the pain you are going through. Please know everyone of you are in my daily prayers and will continue to be for a long time. With much love, Jill Frye Gosnell Donna Jones & Stephen Freestone donna.jones@affiniagroup.com Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. I ask God to give you the strength to get through this. May God comfort and bless you all. Stephen & Donna Sara Anderson-Collman ronandsara@mchsi.com I was so sad to hear the news. I had the great pleasure of working with John and Jared and I know what a wonderful family they are. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Alice Graden I didn't know Dan'l. In fact the only time I ever saw him was when he came to Big Elk Creek for his birthday. The staff got together and did order of the broom, basically we threw him into the air and held a broom so it smacked him on the backside. He was such a good sport. I could tell he really loved camp and loved life. I am very sorry for your loss. God Bless, Alice (Big Elk Creek Camp Cook 2007) Fran Paysour Hauser franhauser@nc.rr.com I know Dan'l will be greatly missed! I am praying for your family, and hope to find peace in this difficult time. Shana Conard Mona and family, I am so sad to hear of your loss and pray for you. Mona you are an amazing woman and I pray for God's comfort for you and your family. I love you. Shana Kenny & Glenda Black gftblack@aol.com Kenny and I are so sorry to hear about Dan'l. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all and give you peace and comfort. Linda & Dennis Lind602@cs.com Mona & Joe, Wednesday when I opened the Gazette and saw the obituaries, I was in shock. My heart is full of sorrow for you both and the family. I am so very, very sorry. Please know that you all have been in my thoughts and prayers since. Memories of the boys playing outside-hitting golf balls & jumping on the trampolin flood my mind. May God take you in His arms and comfort you both and the family and we will see you when you get home. All our love to the family, Linda and Dennis Tim, Debbie, Ashleigh and Mattie Barry timbarry23@hotmail.com We are so sorry to hear about Dan'l. I briefly met Dan'l years ago at the Y Big Elk camp through his brother Jared. Jon, Jared and all the Dooley family will be in our prayers through this difficult time. Karen Smith tacokari@aim.com I went to North Gaston High with Dan'l and considered him a great friend. I often thought of him and where life had taken him. It is good to know that he had such an impact on the lives of others, as he had an equal impact on me. if there's anything i can do, let me know. Eric Withers ewithers@ci.charlotte.nc.us There are no words to express our sorrow in learning of the passing of your son or brother, Dan'l. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers and know that the my family will be thinking of you in this time of need! Eric & Adrienne