Danielle Kathleen Percival

It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse, especially a neonatal nurse. That’s who Danielle was, a person who cared about others, even if she didn't know them. Those she knew she cared about equally. She adored her nieces and nephews, loved her brothers, sisters, step-brothers and step-sister, and cherished her parents and step-parents. I’ve known Danielle since the first grade. We were in the same class together, the same reading group where we would often distract each other from our tasks with laughter and other things first graders do. Her sense of humor shined through to adulthood, thankfully. She always had something funny to say at just the right moment but never mean spirited or unkind. About 7 years ago I was going through a rough patch, finally deciding to give up alcohol. Danielle and I usually only spoke when her brother, my best friend, was in town from back east or a position overseas. When we did see each other we always had a good time catching up, usually at a Percival family event I was invited to attend. It was unusual to see her outside of the group setting but during that difficult time in my life she knew I needed a friend who didn’t judge and could relate. We met for lunch sharing some similar experiences we had but mainly she just listened as a good friend should. I didn’t realize it at the time she was also going through a hard time in her life. I wish she had let me know that at the time… but maybe that was God’s design… maybe she was just doing what she did best… caring for others. Her kindness meant so much to me and I’m so grateful for her friendship. She will be greatly missed. Until we see each other again, Danielle. Brett M.