James David Bragg

James David Bragg 80, of Soda Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on May, 15, 2024 and has gone back to his Heavenly Father. 

He was born February 28, 1944 in Ontario Oregon to James Morgan Bragg and Billye Salverson Bragg. 

He was a member of the LDS church, he lived in various states in the west as his Father moved for work including Utah and California until the family relocated and settled in Yerington Nevada, he married Frances Menicucci and then moved for work to Cresent City California, Wyoming and Idaho and would eventually be remarried to Debbie Rigby. He enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, playing Chess and spending time with family. He especially loved the Duncan- Winterbottom family reunions at Bearlake and Island Park many years ago.  He was a great storyteller and made people laugh. He had a great sense of humor; however his life did not go without struggles and hardship like many but worked very hard for everything he had and did the best he could. Prior to retiring, he worked as a master heavy equipment operator for construction companies most of his life, his first job was as a gas station attendant. 

Survived by four of his six children Eric Bragg, Theresa Snooks both of Boise, Clint Bragg of Soda Springs and Sam Bragg of AZ, 15 grandchildren: Daniel, Jamie, Bradley, Ashley, Cassie, Kye, Douglas, Brooklynn, Hailey, Izzy, Andrew, Jayce, William, Sammy and Sterling and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by Sisters Dawn Shafer and Kim Aledo and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was Preceded in death by his two sons Kenneth Bragg and Andrew Bragg, parents James Morgan Bragg and Billye Salverson Bragg, his brother’s Danny Bragg, Terry Bragg and sister Colleen Bragg Stromer.  

Note*There will not be a formal memorial service per Dave’s request, but we will have a small family gathering at a later date/time to be determined. 

The full obituary can be seen and condolences may be shared with family online at www.simsfh.com