Brian James Imel, born Dec. 2, 1958 in Prineville, to David Imel and Patricia Kent. 

He grew up in Boise, Idaho attending primary and middle school. Brian was an adventurer who spent his summers in Central Idaho, primarily Yellow Pine, exploring every backroad, mine, mountaintop lake he could find (typically on a motorcycle behind his big brother).

Brian attended High school at Burns Union High School. He was an accomplished football player and wrestler. Brian was a state runner up at the 1977 OSAA State Championships and a member of the 1977 OSAA State Championship Burns Union High Wrestling team. It was while attending Burns High School that he met the love of his life Tess Pepperling. On Nov. 26, 1977, Brian and Tess were married in Hines.

Brian and Tess moved to Boise to attend College at Boise State University. Brian was an avid outdoorsman and now had a blossoming family to include on his adventures. He loved to take his family on adventures in the Idaho wilderness and had an unmatched zest for life. 

He was a vehement supporter of his children’s athletics, often playing the role of chauffeur, coach, parent and mentor to other athletes all while working and attending Boise State University. 

Brian was a self- taught carpenter who started with residential construction and eventually started his own custom cabinetry business: Division 06 Cabinets. He became a master carpenter and worked to restore several old buildings in Downtown Boise.

Brian graduated from Boise State University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Organic Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science with emphasis in Secondary Education. Brian’s opportunities as an Organic Chemist were abundant, however the beach was calling. 

Brian and Tess had always dreamed of living on the Oregon coast. They both accepted jobs in Eugene and found a home on the beach in Florence. Every day they commuted to work together, ate lunch together and enjoyed their beach home together. They were inseparable. 

Brian was an accomplished Chemist with Molecular Probes for 20 years. Upon retirement, Brian and Tess took up their hand at farming and purchased the Imel estate in Scio, Ore. Brian spent this time with his family working in his shop, gardening and running cattle. 

Brian passed away on April 5, 2022 at the age of 63. He was a man of great intelligence, compassion, and strength. He was a story teller and renaissance man. Brian was always ready for adventure, to jump in on a project or lend a hand to a friend in need. He was quick to make light of a bad situation and was the most loyal brother, son, husband, father and grandfather. 

Nothing mattered more to him than his family and we knew it because he showed us every day. He was known to break out in song and have a good laugh. The greatest father these authors could have imagined; he was our advisor, our inspiration, our hero and our rock. While the impact of his loss feels like an unfillable void, he inspired us to live life to its fullest, to work hard, take care of our families, and love each other unconditionally.

Brian was preceded in death by his mother and father. Brian is survived by his loving, dutiful wife, Tess; his children and their spouses, Andrew and Jodi Imel of Boise, Seth and Kari Bostick of Sandy, Utah, Ryan and Keri Imel of Scio, Ore.; ten grandchildren, that he mentored, encouraged and adored. They are: Ryan, Shealynn, Emma, Andrew, Olivia, Aaron, Abram, Brian (whom is his namesake), Amilia and Peter. Great-grandchild, Holland; brother, Keith Imel of Juneau, Alaska; sister, Sally Imel of Vale. 

Rest in peace Dad, you live in all of us. Your words, your wisdom, your love flows through all of us, now and forever.