Daniel Hukill Obituary Daniel Mark Hukill age 63, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 11, 2024 at 3:16 am after a courageous battle with ALS. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Marcy and their children. Dan was at such peace because he knew where he was going, yet he and Marcy still had hoped to be raptured together. Dan told Marcy, if that doesnt happen, he would see her again, riding on his favorite horse Banjo. How does one write the life story of such an amazing man in just a few paragraphs? You cant! But, we will do our best to highlight Dans wonderful life. Dan was born on July 22, 1960 to Fred and Ruby Hukill in Burley, Idaho. He was the middle brother of five children Rita, Linda, Fred, Dan and Rob. He was raised on the Hukill farm outside of Paul, Idaho on a 160 acre homestead in a 4 bedroom home that their dad, Fred built. Ruby kept the kids busy playing t-ball, cub scouts, swimming, 4-H, and reading books from the library. On Sundays, they would attend Paul Methodist Church, and during the summer they attended vacation bible school. Dan especially enjoyed camping and fishing with his cousins, swimming in the canal, and riding their banana seat bikes all over the farm. Each year for the kids birthdays, Ruby enjoyed making a cake, and giving them a quarter as their birthday gift. At the age of 9, they moved to their home on Ustick Road in Nampa, where they raised sheep and had milk cows. Later, the family moved to Sand Hollow, then moved to Cherry Lane, where Dan graduated from Vallivue High School in 1978. Dan met the love of his life Marcy Ferguison, when she was 12 years old at a country dance where Running for Cover was playing "Whispering Pines". This boy, Daniel Hukill, would melt Marcys heart for 47 years. When she was in high school, Marcy would often skip school, and meet Dan to ride with him in his tractor, and chopping mint for Friday Farms. Still, to this day, when Marcy and Danny would drive by a mint field, they would look at one another and smile about the precious memories of dating so long ago. At age 13, Marcy would write on her papers at school, "Mrs. Dan Hukill" or "Marcy + Dan equals love forever", and then practice writing "Marcy Hukill" over and over. Even at such a young age, Marcy knew, she wanted to be with Dan Hukill. Dan was 21 and Marcy, barely 17, when they married only two days after she graduated high school. Their love for each other was like no other. It truly was an absolute love affair that not many people understand. Marcy reflected that it was such an honor and privilege to be his wife, Mrs. Dan Hukill. They started their life together in Twin Falls, Idaho and Dan began his career as a heavy equipment operator at Boise Paving. He would later hone in on his skill as a true steward of the land, and became a master operator of many pieces of equipment in the excavation world. In the early years, the three brothers, Dan, Fred and Rob, worked together doing excavation. Later, Dan and Marcy started their own companies, Hukills Fine Grading, Deer Flat Sand Gravel, Crystal Lakes Development, and lastly, M.D. Excavation. In 1990, Dan and Marcy purchased 180 acre farm, where they mined gravel, and later reclaimed it as a beautiful development: Crystal Lakes Estates. Dan built their retirement home resembling all the characteristics he loved in Mexico, including their own private waterfront lake. They set their roots in South Nampa, raising their three children; Abby, Buck, and Hannah. Their family spent many years in 4-H raising pigs, going boating, camping, back country horse trips, hunting, and water skiing. According to Abby and Buck, they had daily chores of pulling weeds, and moving sprinkler pipe, but Hannah was apparently "allergic to pulling weeds". Their three children gave Dan and Marcys their most prized treasures their six grandchildren! To Abby and Travis (Lowber) were born Tucker, Darby and Trigg. To Buck and Sindi Hukill were born Stetson and Sawyer and to Hannah and Taylor (Kragerud) was born Rubee Jean. Dan was an amazing husband, father, brother, grandpa, and uncle. For over 22 years, Dan and Marcy loved to vacation in Mexico. On their return trip home, they stayed in Arizona snow birding. The memories made in Mexico were so special and fun. They hosted many family members and enjoyed such amazing times together. Dan learned to scuba dive with his nephew Mitch, who later continued to travel annually with them to Mexico. Dan loved rock climbing anywhere there were rock formations. Rocks were one of his love languages, next to chocolate eclairs. Dan Hukill was an honorable man of character, integrity, and was so loved and admired by his family and so many friends. He was well respected in his profession, and he leaves a legacy of what a true man of God should look like and how he should live. Dans presence will be so missed, but he will live on is his children and grandchildren and the lives he impacted. Services Celebration of Life Wednesday June 19, 2024 11:00 AM Bowmont Community Church Bowmont, Idaho Private Interment Melba Cemetery Baseline Rd. Melba, Idaho 83641