- Date Of Birth: August 30, 1942
- Date Of Death: December 4, 2014
- State: Idaho
Jack David Daigle, 72, passed into eternal rest and returned home on December 4th, 2014 with family by his side.
Jack was born to Luke and Merle Daigle on August 30th, 1942 in Jasper, Texas. He was the eldest of five children. At a young age, Jack and his family moved to Jennings, Louisiana where he attended primary school and graduated from high school. Jack was a talented cross country runner and earned himself a position on the all-state team while in high school. Jack was also an expert diver and swimmer and was a life guard for many years in his hometown.
Jack attended McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana and later joined the United States Air Force in 1962.
Jack received orders to serve as a radar technician with the First Combat Evaluation Group in Idaho and moved there in 1967. Shortly thereafter Jack met a stunning, sunny farm girl named Patricia and he knew his life would never be the same.
Jack married the love of his life, Patricia, on September 27th, 1969 in Caldwell, Idaho.
Jack worked for Micron Technology in Boise and spent thirteen years there before retiring.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Patricia, and their four children: Tricia, Brian (wife Kristin), Nichelle, and Neil (wife Andrea ), and two granddaughters: Marissa and Kaila all of Boise, Idaho. He is also survived by his sister, Leslie Plasterer (Daigle) of Norfolk, Virginia and Don Daigle of Lafayette, Louisiana.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Merle Daigle, and two sisters, Joyce Lynne Fontenot (Daigle) and Laurie Ann Merchant (Daigle).
Jack was a caring, compassionate, and hard-working man. He loved his family beyond measure. He loved all of God’s creatures – especially dachshunds.
Jack’s laugh was infectious, his hands were gentle, and his heart was soft. Jack always wanted others to win. He rooted for the underdog and was easily brought to tears when he encountered others’ suffering. Jack always used to tell his children “you go out there and make it a good day” because he believed in the power of making a difference in the lives of others. Jack will be deeply missed but he and his legacy will live on in the work and lives of his family and friends, whom he so deeply cherished.
Jack’s family would like to extend their gratitude to friends and family for their love and support, and to Hearts and Home Hospice for all their compassionate care.
