Donald Nield

DONALD R. NIELD IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Donald Ray Nield, 76, of Idaho Falls, died February 21, 2006, at Idaho Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 28, 1929, in Poplar (Ririe), Idaho, to Ella Amelia Rice Nield and Percy LaVell Nield. He grew up and attended school in Ririe. He attended ISU and participated on the football and track teams. On November 10, 1948, he married Dorothy Chapman in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Dorothy passed away July 22, 1973. On September 13, 1974, he married Doris James Aicher in the Idaho Falls Temple. Don was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings. He farmed with his father and brother, Ralph, for many years, was a salesman at various stores in Idaho Falls and Nampa, and retired from Argonne West at the INL. Don enjoyed fishing, woodworking and, later in his life, became addicted to golfing. He especially loved being with his family. He is survived by his wife, Doris, and children: Brad (Kathy) Nield, Gael (Kayla) Nield, Lianne (Gary) Christesen, Alan (Terese) Nield, Evan (Julie) Nield, Jim (Jean) Aicher, Larry Aicher, Joyce (Craig) Rockwood, Don (Marla) Aicher, Tom (Julie) Aicher, Carolyn (Keith) Hansen, 35 Grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and brothers, Ralph and Max Nield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his parents, Perce and Ella, sisters, Bernice Harrop, Pauline Hurley, and Carma Nield. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2006, at the Iona LDS 5th Ward (Ririe Hwy & Iona Road) with Bishop Geoffrey Thomas officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and from Friday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Clair Harrop (wporrah@hotmail.com) I wish to convey my deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Don. Even though I did not get to see the family often, I think about the old neighborhood and what is happening to them. Doris, please know of how much you all have meant to us in our lives. I pray the very best for you and yours at this time of sorrow, but am gladdened by the spirit of Christ and rejoice in the knowledge of the eternal family. May God be with you and bless you all. Love, Clair and Linda Harrop Richard L. Jones (richardandpam230@hotmail.com) Nield family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. The Jones family and Poore family are grateful to have known your father and appreciated his friendship all these years. May the Lord bless and keep you. Sincerely, R. L. Jones Family Gerry & Linda Mortimer (pspmpresidentm@hotmail.com) Dear Evan and Julie, Linda and I were saddened to hear of the death of your father, Evan. We know that your testimony of the plan of salvation will be a great comfort to you. We send our love and sympathy at this difficult time. Gerry and Linda Mortimer Linda and Mike Cottrell (Lcott56@aol.com) Both Mike and I want to tell you how sorry we are for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. Don and my husband were both recieving dialyses at Idaho Falls. We loved Don and Doris and the friendly and helpful things they said and did for all of us. My heart goes out to all of you, as you remember all the good things that having Don in your life meant. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts as the days and weeks go by. I know Don is looking down on all of you with pride and love! Our love, Mike and Linda Cottrell Marian Packebush ( mtp@silverstar.com) We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed very much. Paula Hoffman Winn [paula.winn@inl.gov] To the Nield Family: Mom called me tonight to tell me about your dad passing away. I was so sorry to hear this news. Although we can not attend the services I wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace in knowing that your dad has stepped through the veil and his love for you remains in your hearts until you see him again. Sincerely, Your neighbor at 2267 Wahlquist Drive Paula Hoffman Winn