- Date Of Birth: August 21, 1953
- Date Of Death: October 25, 2014
- State: Idaho
Brian was born August 21, 1953 in Bellingham, WA to Shirley and Dixie Daniels. He loved growing up “in the woods” in Deming, WA and always had a special place in his heart for western Washington. He attended school there and graduated from Mt. Bake High School in 1971. He then attended Pacific Lutheran University, where he met and married Cindy Wyberg. They had five children and were later divorced. Brian worked as a carpenter and general contractor for over twenty years. This experience played out especially well as he became involved with Habitat for Humanity through the Thrivent Builds program, volunteering many, many hours “pounding nails.” He also served on the Habitat board and served as president – Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Builds were very dear to him. In 2009, Brian went to El Salvador on a build and that was a very moving experience for him. Deciding that a career change was calling him, he attended Western Washington University, completing his degree. He then attended Luther Seminary and was ordained as a Lutheran pastor and served congregations in Washington state. Another career change, led him to Thrivent and to Idaho Falls and marriage to Joleen. He believed in Thrivent, loved the relationships he made, with his Thrivent colleagues and with the Thrivent members – they were an integral part of his life these last eight years – he felt truly blessed. Another connection that he felt truly blessed by was with the Idaho Falls Symphony, where he met another set of wonderful people. He so enjoyed attending the symphony performances and also served on the board.
