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Jim Nally Obituary
1932 - 2015
On October 24, 2015, Jim J. Nally passed away at Saint Lukes Hospital in Meridian due to heart failure.
Born to parents Vern and Blanch Nally on a small farm in Tarkio, Missouri December 25, 1932, the third of five brothers.
Jim served in the Army 1953- 1955 and was honorably discharged.
Jim met Marcella Kelly in Oakland, California, where it was love at first sight. They married five weeks later in Reno, Nevada, on April 25, 1959.
They moved to Idaho in 1960 where Jim worked as a carpenter on the missile base in Mountain Home. In 1961, he joined the Boise Fire Department where he retired as Assistant Battalion Chief on October 5, 1978. Jim spent 17 years at the department where he made many lifelong friends with men he considered brothers.
Jim owned and operated Nally's Porcelain Repair, from 1970 until 1995.
Over the years Jim had good times square dancing, playing handball, and cards. Upon retirement, he enjoyed golfing in Boise and fishing in Donnelly where they owned a cabin. They wintered in Arizona where he loved to play Shuffleboard, winning 1st place in the 2010 Snowbird Classic Tournament in Yuma.
His greatest joys were his daughter Connie Schmidt, son Steve Nally and their families. Summer barbecues and holiday gatherings were the highlights of his life.
Jim is survived by his wife Marcella, daughter Connie and Ken Schmidt of Boise, son Steve and Lorri Nally of Meridian, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, brothers Chuck and John of California, and Doyle of Meridian.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dale of Iowa.
Dads parting comment to all of us gathered were "Tally-ho and all that stuff!"
We are very grateful to the doctors and nurses in ICU for their efforts and loving care of our Dad.
Jim's Graveside Service will be held at Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens (4225 W Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID) at 1:00PM Monday, November 2, 2015. A reception will follow immediately afterward one block east at Cloverdale Funeral Home (1200 North Cloverdale Road).
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Karl Besteder
March 12, 2025
A great friend Jim was miss him to this day , still friends with his wife Marcella
Lyle Musick
November 26, 2015
God Speed Jim, we will miss having a cut-up in the group.
Karl Malott
November 4, 2015
Sorry for your loss, we were out of town. Our hearts are with you. Some good memories are with you. Karl & Glenna
Mark Teuscher
November 2, 2015
I sure enjoyed working with Jim recently. He was a straight forward guy, and really told me how he felt about things.. Several times ! I'll miss his good sense of humor, and our visits.. Sincerely, Mark Teuscher / Jim's Heating and Cooling
November 2, 2015
A friend for many years . My prayers go out to Marcella and family
And to his brother Doyle.. I am truly saddened by the news I received when I called on the day of the funeral, planning on another visit.
Jim may you RIP . Get be but never forgotten.
Your friend Karl
Tunkhannock, Pa
Gerald Hughes
November 2, 2015
I offer my condolences, prayers and support to all who lost someone special. Jim was someone special and a true pleasure to work with. He will truly be missed. Please know that God is caring for you through the hands and hearts of others.
Steven Brown
November 1, 2015
Never knew Jim as anything but a great man. Sorry to be without him but glad to have known him for so long in my life.
October 31, 2015
Dear Marcella and family, Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Jim will be remembered
as a true gentleman,kind, encouraging and humorous ,always having a positive outlook.We truly enjoyed socializing with you and Jim in Yuma.
May God bless you with strength and reveal His love in countless ways as you mourn this great loss in your lives.
Sincerest condolences, Doug and Blanche Currie, Your Alberta friends.
Jean Tarr
October 31, 2015
Dear Family, my late husband was a fellow firefighter with Jim and considered him a good friend. I believe Jim bought a motorcycle from Gene. I know there were happy times then. He spoke of Jim often and we visited once while we were all in AZ. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Mrs. Gene Tarr
Becky Shriver
October 28, 2015
We were truly blessed to have Jim as a neighbor and friend. I will miss seeing him out and about.
Carmel & Guy Bittikofer
October 27, 2015
I will miss Jim's smile and positive outlook. Our love and condolences to Marcella and family on the loss of a wonderful man!
Love you
Carmel and Guy Bittikofer
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