Rita M. Daniel

1930 - 2024

Nampa - Rita M. Daniel, 93, of Nampa, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 in Nampa She was born on September 23, 1930 in Nampa to Ben W. and Agnes H. Korn. She attended Lone Tree School, St. Paul's Catholic School and graduated from Nampa Senior High in 1948. While she was in school she worked in the packing sheds and fields. After graduation she worked at Stanford's Variety Store. On August 4, 1951 Cliff and Rita were married at St. Paul's Catholic Church where she continued to be a lifelong member. She continued to work at Stanford's until they started their family and she became a homemaker. Rita enjoyed sewing for her girls (and their dolls), making clothes, Girl Scout costumes for Juliette Low Day, Easter dresses, high school dance dresses and prom dresses. She also made many of her own clothes. Rita enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader while her daughters were in Scouts and she was active in St. Paul's School PTA and other school activities. She liked cooking, collecting and trying new recipes. Mom and Grandma Korn prepared many wonderful Sunday family and holiday dinners. Rita loved spending time with her grandsons, going to their activities and was so proud of them.

After Jon was born in 1973 she was once again busy with visits and story time at the library, pre-school, kindergarten and first grade activities. Rita spent several years as an Avon representative and also worked in the St. Paul's school lunch program. After her husband and son passed away Rita began working at Mercy Medical Center in the Central Supply Department. While there she made many friends throughout the hospital.

Rita is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Darwin) Waters and Linda (Brian) Turkish, of Nampa; grandsons Andrew (Chris) Scheuerer, Red Lodge, Montana and Jeffrey (Stephanie) Waters,Meridian and several nieces and nephews. Brian's children, Christian (Tina) Turkish, Tracy Brooks and Joy (Josh) Howe. Rita is also survived by her sister, Cecelia Fisher, Sunset, Utah and brother, Jerry (Cheryl) Korn, Boise. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben W. and Agnes H. Korn; husband, Clifford W. Daniel; son, Jon Michael Daniel and brother-in-law, Hugh Fisher of Sunset, Utah.

Sandra and Linda would especially like to thank the Enhabit Hospice team of Emily, Brittny, Elena, Miriam, Karina and Amie for the excellent care our mother received from them.

Recitation of the Rosary will be at 9:30 AM on Jan. 10, 2024 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 510 W. Roosevelt Ave in Nampa followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at the church. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Nampa. Services are under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Ave. So. where an online guest book is available at www.nampafuneralhome.com

The family suggests donations be made to the St. Paul's Catholic Church Building Fund in honor of Rita, 510 W. Roosevelt Ave., Nampa 83686.