Robert Edwin Day Jr Obituary (1922 - 2011)

Robert Edwin Day, Jr. Click here to listen to Funeral Recording OGDEN-Robert Edwin Day, Jr. passed away on October 7, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 9, 1922 in Brigham City, Utah, to Robert Edwin Day, Sr. and Erma Elizabeth Rasmussen Day. He married Rose Jorgensen on November 3, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were married 63 years. Robert grew up in Brigham City, Utah. He moved to Ogden, Utah in 1948. He Served in the Army during WWII from December 1942-1945, in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a great Scoutmaster. He loved camping, hiking, art and enjoyed sketching. He loved his family and enjoyed being with them. Robert is survived by his wife, Rose; children Richard A. (Janet) Day of Ogden, Raymond C. (Beverly) Day of Thatcher, Robert L. (Kathy) Day of Ogden, Rulon G. (Sherry) Day of Boise, Idaho and Rita Jean Day (Sterling) Richardson of Granger, Wyoming; brother William Ned Day of Idaho Falls, Idaho; sister Loise Evrard of Newark, Texas; 20 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren, 29+ great-grandchildren; and 15+ step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter Rose Marie; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; one grandson Ray Jr.; and one great-granddaughter, Aroralee. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, October 11th from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary and on Wednesday 1-1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Interment, Myers Evergreen Memorial Park In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. We wish to express gratitude to Hearts for Hospice and Wasatch Care Center for their loving care. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 11, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 October 12, 2011 2:00 PM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 12, 2011