Gabriel Glenn Daniel

Gabriel Glenn Daniel was born on November 6, 2004, in Rexburg, Idaho. From the very beginning, Gabe made an impression, he arrived with the longest brown hair that would have made any little girl jealous.

Gabe spent his elementary school years in Etna, Wyoming, where he developed a love for spelling and geography. He didn't just enjoy them, he was good at them. Gabe competed and excelled in spelling and geography competitions throughout elementary and middle school.

A lifelong fan of sports, Gabe participated in football and soccer for a couple years. While he enjoyed playing, he truly found his niche in high school when he began doing sideline reporting for SVI Media. Covering several different sports allowed him to combine his love of athletics with his natural curiosity and ability to connect with people.

Gabe also excelled in Speech and Debate. It was during his high school years that his personality really began to shine. Competing in the humor category, he was so talented that he earned the opportunity to compete at the national level. Along the way, Gabe learned an important lesson-that being someone's friend never required him to be anyone other than himself.

Following graduation, Gabe was called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chihuahua, Mexico. He absolutely loved the Mexican people. His testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ became the most important thing in his life, and each day he sincerely tried to become more like Jesus Christ.

Gabe was never afraid to share that he returned home early from his mission due to mental health challenges. He was a bit of a perfectionist. While that was the official reason for his early return, his family now knows it was Heavenly Father lovingly guiding him home. Just two weeks after returning, Gabe began to feel sick, and a few weeks later he was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. After spending a month in the hospital, he was stable enough to come home.

What followed was a daily battle with cancer-related pain that lasted 16 months. During that time, Gabe completed nearly 60 weeks of chemotherapy and underwent several rounds of radiation.

Even in the midst of the pain and trials, Gabe touched countless lives. He believed some of the reasons he was given this challenge was to learn how to be happy, have more meaningful relationships with others, and to become more like the Savior. He never complained about the "why." Instead, he took time to get to know every housekeeper who cleaned his room, every nurse who cared for him, and every doctor who worked to help him. Gabe's mission continued-helping others feel loved and feel the love of the Savior. People were drawn to him because of his kindness, his radiant smile, and his genuine faith in Jesus Christ.

Gabriel is the beloved son of Jeremy and Sarah Daniel. He is survived by his loving parents and his siblings: Maggie, Cooper, Emma, and Talmage, all of whom adored him.

He passed away on January 23, 2026 in his home. Gabe's mission is not done. Family and friends know that Gabe continues to share his radiant smile and kindness with all people-same mission, just in a different place.

Funeral services for Gabriel will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 276 W. Dana Street, Thayne, Wyoming, 83127. A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 12:00 p.m.