Faye Irene Daniels, daughter of Irvin and Luella (Burke) Heitkamp, was born March 14, 1933 in Burnside, Iowa. She received her education in Lehigh, graduating from Lehigh High School in 1951.

On September 25, 1954, Faye was united in marriage to Jack Daniels in Dayton, Iowa. To this union four children were born.

Faye worked in several secretarial positions, including the Northwestern Telephone Company in Emmetsburg, Winkleblack & William's John Deere Implement, Iowa Trust and Savings Bank and Brownlee Management, Inc. She also worked at Saxton's Greenhouse until her retirement.

Faye was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, serving on the Preschool and Endowment Boards. She was also a member of the Emmetsburg Country Club, serving on the Board for several years and she was member of the Ladies Golf Association as well. Faye volunteered for the Palo Alto County Hospital Auxiliary.

Faye enjoyed golfing, shopping, traveling to see family and spending time with her children. She loved to drive the "Grandma Faye" bus from preschool to daycare and spoiling her grandchildren.

Faye passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack; her parents, Irvin and Luella; her parents-in-law, John and Zelda Daniels; brother, Irvin "Jr." Heitkamp; and nephew, Dean Heitkamp.

She is survived by her children, Dave Daniels (Karen Lucas) of Jacksonville, Florida, Denise (Mark) White of Mount Vernon, Iowa, Darca (Mark) Saxton of Emmetsburg, Iowa and Dawn Daniels of Emmetsburg, Iowa; grandchildren, Casserly Daniels of Kehi, Hawaii, Kyle Daniels of St. Louis, Missouri, Zachary (Alexis) Daniels of Hammond, Louisiana, Hunter Daniels (CJ Butler) of New Orleans, Louisiana, Katie White of Waukee, Iowa, Matt White of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Ben Saxton of Emmetsburg, Iowa and Nick Saxton of Emmetsburg, Iowa; sister, Joyce Johnson of Dayton, Iowa; nieces and nephews, Colleen Heitkamp, Janet Heitkamp, Dee Tubbs, Julie and Phil Cooney, Denny and Carol Daniels, Gary Daniels, Jack and Becky Daniels and Chuck and Karey Daniels; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home