Simpson 'Tunney' Ceyleon Day Obituary (1927 - 2011)

CLEARFIELD -- Simpson 'Tunney' Ceyleon Day, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, May 28, 2011. He was born November 27, 1927, in Blue Water, New Mexico, to Simpson Sammy and Myrl Rowley Day. Simpson married Evelyn Newell in the Salt Lake Temple on June 8, 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during 1946-1947. He worked at Hill Air Force Base for 35 years in the Woodshop, Electrical Shop and Minute-Man Missile program. Simpson owned and operated DayAAA 1/2s Beeline Service Station in Layton. He was a master of all trades. The kid who had a hard time in school became a literal rocket scientist. He went from a childhood of being told he was stupid to being recognized as a genius by co-workers and relatives. He could take the most difficult problems and break them down to the simplest components and come up with a solution. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed serving as an Explorer Scout leader and served faithfully in many church callings. Simpson and Evelyn welcomed many children into their home where they were loved and nurtured. Grandpa loved his grandchildren and cared about their successes. He will be lovingly missed by his family and many friends. Survived by his wife, Evelyn of 62 years; children: Doreen (Steven) Byington, Christine (Ned) Young, Ilene (Sterling) Neblett, Sharon (Max) Blair, Roger (Barbara) Day, Sam (Cindy) Day, Janette (Richard) Merrill, Ray (Susan) Ennis. Siblings: Divina Snow, Thell Day, Shirley Butler; sister in law, Joan Day Reeves; 44 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Arthur Day. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 4, at the Syracuse 5th Ward Chapel, 1475 W. 700 S., Syracuse, UT. A viewing will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Myers Layton Mortuary, 250 N. Fairfield Rd, Layton, and Saturday morning from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be at Syracuse City Cemetery, military honors will be accorded. VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Layton, UT 84041 June 3, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceSyracuse 5th Ward 1475 West 700 South Syacuse, UT June 4, 2011 11:00 AM CemeterySyracuse City Cemetery 1290 South 1000 West Syracuse, UT 84075 June 4, 2011