James David Prescott

December 29, 1948 - April 8, 2020

James David Prescott (Jim), age 71, passed away on April 8, 2020 from the effects of a brain tumor caused by cancer. He was born on December 29, 1948 to Vance and Neva Prescott in Emmett, ID. He grew up on a farm and gained an incredible work ethic that carried him through life. He served in the Navy from 1970-1977, which prepared him for his job as a Nuclear Reactor Operator at Energy Northwest where he worked for 30 years and retired in 2009. Jim was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served the Lord faithfully in many capacities. He served a full time mission in The Northern States Mission for 2 years. He served a mission at the dry pack cannery for 3 years. He loved Family History and serving in the Temple. Jim married Peggy Adel Cook on November 29, 1972 in the Salt Lake City Temple and they have five children together. Jim had a love for adventure! He loved to boat, wakeboard, snow ski, go to amusement parks, going to the shooting range, Boy Scouts, flying kites, bowling, vacationing, and cheering on the Dust Devils. He could always be found watching his kids and grandkids in their sporting events and performances. He hated to miss anything and was always so supportive. Family was the most important thing to him and he did anything he could to spend time with them. There was always an open door at our house and he always made everyone feel welcome. He had a great love for music and loved to sing. He also played the guitar and the drums. He loved learning new things and especially had a love for numbers. He had the most contagious smile and loved to tell corny jokes and laugh at himself. He didn't care if anyone else laughed, he knew he was funny! He was always so kind and giving to everyone, always concerned for everyone else’s well being. Jim is survived by his wife, Peggy, their five children with their spouses, Brian (Michelle) Prescott, Wendy (Bronson) Brown, Julie (Greg) Rodabaugh, Emily (Jared) McCombs and Brad (Gloria) Prescott, their fourteen grandchildren, his siblings, Elvin (Geri) Prescott and Rhea (Gary) Pitman and numerous other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents Vance and Neva Prescott and his sister Connie Mudd. The family will have private services.