James E. “Jim” Daniel, 87, returned to his heavenly home August 10, 2026. Jim was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and friend to countless others. From his humble, depression-era beginnings, physical labor became his second nature. Whether repairing a friend’s home, tending fruit orchards, gardening, canning, hunting, fishing, or cooking for family and friends, Jim found joy in growing and building things and people–preferably at the same time. Jim had a special talent for bringing people together to work, learn, and socialize. He worked for over thirty years as a marketing representative and farmer. Following formal retirement, Jim became a certified Master Gardener and invited everyone from Church friends to strangers at the gas station to garden and cook with him. An avid genealogist, Jim enjoyed researching his family history and keeping in touch with relatives across the country. Jim spent countless hours serving his Savior and others in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and especially cherished his years serving in the St. Louis Missouri Temple. Jim’s life embodied the scripture found in Mosiah Chapter 2, verse 17 of The Book of Mormon:
And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.
In lieu of flowers, Jim would recommend you buy some seeds and plant a garden.
Funeral Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
110 E 14th St, Washington, MO 63090
Saturday, August 22, 2026
9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. – Public Viewing
10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. – Funeral Service
12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. – Grave Dedication (by invitation)
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Potluck Luncheon