Ivan Lee Daniels, 91, of Pure Air went to be with his Lord and Savior June 9, 2025.

The son of William Floyd and Laura Thompson Daniels, he was born July 9, 1933 in Adair County, Mo. On June 9, 1957 in Bowling Green, Mo, Ivan was united in marriage to Marilyn Francis Burns, who preceded him in death on November 17, 2016.

Ivan is survived by his sons Jeffry “Jeff” Alan Daniels and wife Jennifer (Dove) of Novinger, Mo; Charles “Chuck” Eugene Daniels and wife Angela (Neff) of Pure Air; and Jason Wayne Daniels and wife Robin (Baker) of Novinger, Mo, and daughter-in-law Jennifer Ann (Stacy Daniels) Chrisman of Greencastle, Mo. He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren: Andrew “Drew” Larry (Jessica) Daniels, Grant Ivan (Evan) Daniels, Mikel Jeffry Daniels, Jenna Mabel Marie Daniels, David William Daniels, Sierra Isabelle Daniels, Sheyenne Laine Daniels, Lee Ann (Matthew) Bonnel, Lynn Marie (Jay) Hurt, Caitlin Kaye Daniels, Samantha Marie (Nate) Dolan, Tristan Lee (Rachael) Daniels, Elijah “Eli” John Carter, Avery Marie Carter, and Elizabeth Lee Carter; fifteen great-grandchildren: Gauge and Delaney Daniels, Griffin and Britton Daniels, Briar Daniels, Desirae, Cora, Madison, Hudson and Harper Bonnel, Harrison Hurt, Mylee Daniels, Cooper, Aria, and Lily Dolan; sisters-in-law Thelma Daniels and Nancy Daniels; as well as many nieces and nephews; and a sixteenth great-grandchild, Stacy Lee Daniels, arriving very soon.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James Daniels and Jerry Daniels; two sisters and brothers-in-law Doris and Melvin Braker and Loretta and Leslie Ellsworth; son, Stacy Lee Daniels; and grandson Austin Eugene Daniels.

A lifelong resident of Adair County, Ivan graduated from Novinger High School with the Class of 1951 before proudly serving four years in the United States Navy. He then returned home to Northeast Missouri, working briefly in the coal mines before beginning his farming life. Ivan and Marilyn raised their sons on their farm at Pure Air. He enjoyed life in rural Missouri, especially quail hunting, and did not intend to miss listening to or watching Cardinals baseball. He was a beacon of honesty, dependability, love, support, patience, and kindness, instilling these same values in his family through his example. Above all else, his greatest legacy is a family rooted in their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Ivan was a faithful and active member of Pure Air Baptist Church, where he served as trustee and deacon.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, Mo. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 at Travis-Noe Funeral Home with Pastors Danny Daniels and Mike Jones officiating. Interment will follow at the Pratt Cemetery, southwest of Novinger.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Daniels, Chuck Daniels, Jason Daniels, Drew Daniels, Grant Daniels, and Tristan Daniels. Honorary pallbearers will be Mikel Daniels, David Daniels, Eli Carter, Matthew Bonnel, Jay Hurt, and Nate Dolan.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Ivan may be made to Pratt Cemetery or to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.