James Dennis McCurdy

James Dennis McCurdy, 77, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born August 22, 1948, in Pocatello to the devoted parents Frank Calvin and Joey Doralee Hertzig McCurdy. He had many childhood memories of growing up on Wayne Street, and for this shy boy, his second home was Alameda Park, playing baseball. Jim attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Alameda Jr High, and Highland High School. His favorite part of school was playing bass clarinet in the band and playing chess with friends.

Jim chose to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was called to the California, Los Angeles Mission. He made many lifelong friendships and cherished memories. After returning home, he attended Idaho State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. During his time at ISU, he was actively involved in Institute choir, Sigma Gamma Kai, and appointed Vice President of the Student Association. It was also during these years that he met the love of his life, Dianne Clark. They were married on January 8, 1972, in the Idaho Falls Temple and shared 54 wonderful years. Their union was blessed with three children: Amy, Angela, and Jeffrey, who were his greatest treasures.

Jim worked for the Idaho State Journal, Grand Central, and for 34 years at Farm Bureau Insurance Company. He taught his family the value of hard work as they labored together to manage many rental properties. Jim was known for his strong work ethic—he gave 110% to everything he did. Above all, he loved spending time with his siblings, children, grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

As a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jim served faithfully in many callings, including Scouts, the High Council, and as Bishop of the Alameda 3rd Ward. His most cherished calling was serving alongside his wife in the Washington Vancouver Mission.

He is survived by his two daughters, Amy and Justin Jolley, Angie and Billy Skinner, and a son Jeff and Leslie McCurdy. He is also survived by two brothers, Terry and Brent McCurdy, and a sister, Jackie Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers- Joell McCurdy and Byron McCurdy.

A special thanks to those who lovingly and selflessly served them at Heritage Home Health and Hospice and to Dr. Bradley Burton.

Jim will be missed by all those who know and love him. He will forever be in our hearts.

Funeral services will be at 11am Friday March 6, 2026 at the Ammon Park Ward Building (1440 Lakeview Dr.) There will be a viewing on Thursday March 5, 2026 from 6:30-8pm at Manning-Wheatley Funeral Home and also from 10-10:45am at the church before the service on Friday. Interment will be in Mountainview Cemetery.