Curtis Eric Cannell was born in Quincy, IL on July 20, 1964, to Henry Cannell and Vivian (Anderson) Cannell. He grew up on a farm in Mendon, IL and attended Unity School District. After high school he attended Spoon River College and achieved an Associate Degree in Diesel Mechanics. He worked at a John Deer dealership for a few years and then Greenmount Cemetery. He met his wife Lois Staff, and they were Married June 2, 1990. They moved to Missoula, MT where he attended the University of Montana and achieved a Bachelors in Forestry. He then attended Montana Tech in Butte, MT where he achieved a Masters of Industrial Hygiene. Soon after his thesis defense their first child, Caroline Elicia Cannell, was born February 11, 1999. The family moved to Twin Falls, ID where he began his career at Magic Valley Medical Center. Their second child, Catherine Elizabeth Cannell, was born here on September 18, 2001. He developed his career as an Industrial Hygienist and achieved his Industrial Hygiene Certification on the first try. No easy feat. They followed his career from Twin Falls, ID to Boise, ID, to Peoria, IL, to Scottsbluff, NE, to Vail, CO, and finally Laramie, WY where he worked at the University of Wyoming as its sole CIH. He was a big Wyoming Cowboys fan and enjoyed many sporting events there. He retired from this position in 2024 due to health issues. He then began a remote position with Ecumen providing his years of experience and expertise. Curtis enjoyed hiking, camping, backpacking, fishing, hauling his daughters’ horse to shows, loving on the family dogs, and taking his Mustang for a spin now and then. Curtis passed away on June 30, 2025, after a long battle with Lymphoma and then End Stage Renal Disease. He is survived by his wife, Lois Cannell, daughters Caroline and Catherine Cannell, his Mother Vivian Cannell, siblings Brent (Vicki) Cannell, Bruce (Mary) Cannell, and Susan (Merle) Kenady as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Cannell, and a nephew, Daniel Cannell. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home in Laramie, Wyoming. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Saddened to just learn of Curtis's passing. I remember great times working with him at MVRMC. Continued thoughts and prayers for Lois, Caroline & Catherine. R'Nee Mullen
So sad to hear the news of Curtis’ death. I have find memories of working with him at Magic Valley Regional Medical Center/St. Luke’s Health System. He was excellent at his job-so knowledgeable asked very dedicated!
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We will forever remember Curtis as one of our brightest students, and a proud alumnus of Montana Tech's Industrial Hygiene graduate program. With deepest sympathy to the Cannell family. Dr. Julie Hart, Montana Tech Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene.
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Deepest condolences to all of Curt's family. So many fun memories or Curt from the Mendon years of 4-H, playing tuba and school adventures. A wonderful life taken too soon. Prayers
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. I remember Curtis fondly as we worked together at Magic Valley Medical Center. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was dedicated in his job. My deepest condolences Salli Valder
Thank you so much.