Dan Lovell “Wally” Vorwaller

BURLEY – Dan Lovell ‘Wally’ Vorwaller 59, of Burley, unexpectedly returned to his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, from heart-related complications.

Dan was born July 29, 1957, in Boise, Idaho, and raised by his parents, Richard Norman and Laura Lee Holyoak Vorwaller. His childhood took place in Burley and he was a graduate of Burley High School.

He married his loving wife and companion of 25 years, Melinda Higley, on June 21, 1991; which union was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Sept. 9, 1999. Together they were active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which gave Dan the opportunity to serve in many capacities, including Primary teacher, Sunday school teacher, and member of the Elders quorum presidency.

As a hard-working, ambitious person, Dan was employed as a grain facility manager, welder, and most recently, an owner-operator truck driver. He was dedicated to providing for his family. He also had a love for sports and the outdoors. He coached city league basketball, enjoyed camping, four-wheeling, and travel. Some of his favorite travel destinations were Disneyland and Disney World. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren – for each one of whom he had a special place in his heart. His kind and happy demeanor and his distinct laugh will be missed by many loving friends and family members.

Dan is survived by his dear wife, Melinda; children, Jeremy (Brandy) Vorwaller of Rupert, Jaimi (Cameron) Catmull of Rupert, Jeremy Bywater of Burley, Holly (Jackson) Quanstrom of Youngtown, Arizona; his mother, Lauralee Vorwaller of Burley; parents-in-law, Lee and Maria Higley of Heyburn; sister, Kristine (Boyd) Hanks of Burley; brother, Trent (Joaunee) Vorwaller of Burley; grandchildren, Jessica, Austen, Maddison, Allyson, Danten, Kaleigh, Camdyn, and Jayci; and one great-grandchild on the way.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Vorwaller; and nephews, Judd Vorwaller and Cody Hanks.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, at the Star LDS Church located at 100 S. 200 W., of Burley, with Bishop Bruce Bean officiating. Burial will follow at the Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, December 5, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. preceding the service at the church.