Douglas Ellis Daniels

Marlene, It was so sad to see Digger died. He was a fellow I will always remember. He helped make the Sawtooth Trail Crews a wonderful experience. He had such a great sense of humor. He was much loved by all.

Digger(as he was known to the crew) was a member of the original NSA Volunteer crew clearing trails on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area starting around 2000. He continued to volunteer on projects with the NSA crew on the Sawtooth NRA until this year. I had the honor of leading those volunteer projects & working along side this great group of individuals for 13 years. Digger was an integral part in the success of these projects. Be it through his leadership & knowledge or his great sense...

A better man or friend than Doug Daniels is hard to find. He was one whom I could always reley upon. From high school and University wrestling, to smokejumping and college roommates, hunting and fishing partners. We shared many adventures together. His sense of humor was cherish by all. We come to miss you, Digger. Rest in Peace.

My lifelong best friend. From High School and still. Wrestling on State championship Spartans and then in college, you a Bobcat and me a Grizzly; USFS out of high school, then Smokejumping through college; traveling Europe, school in Mexico City; Best Man in my wedding; Trail Crews in the Sawtooth. I will be at your Celebration of Life.

Digger Daniels, a life well-lived. Digger's incredible sense of humor was infectious to all around him. People trusted Digger, and rightly so. He could turn a problematic situation to a positive conclusion for all concerned with that sense of humor and his moral integrity. These virtues made him approachable to everyone. I met him when we were young, working for the Forest Service at Missoula as Smokejumpers. After that, Digger became a responsible contributor to humanity through his...