George Day, Sr.

George E. Day, Sr. died unexpectedly on March 12, 2021 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was 74. George was born on September 27, 1946 in Winamac, IN to his parents, John & Ethel Day, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Pioneer High School in Royal Center, IN in 1964, and then from The DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago, IL in 1966. He married Margaret Reidy in El Paso, TX on March 1,1967. George served his country by enlisting in the US Army in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1969. George’s career as an electronic technician took his family to many locations, including North Dakota, Chicago and eventually Pennsylvania, where he retired in 2002. George and Margaret eventually moved to Sun City, AZ in 2017, to live out their retirement. George was a devoted husband of 54 years. He was an excellent cook, who enjoyed traveling and exploring with his wife. He had a conservative personality and was frugal in sharing his thoughts. But he was also generous with his time and selfless in many ways. Those who had the opportunity to see past his modesty, knew him to be a witty and caring person. George is survived by his wife, Margaret, his daughter, Michelle, and sons, George Jr. and his wife Brenda, and Michael and his wife Christin, his brother, Gerald, and five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Per his wishes, George will be buried in a private ceremony at The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, in Phoenix, AZ, at a date to be determined.