David Day, age 66, of Broadus died of natural causes at his home in Broadus, MT on Sunday morning April 14, 2013.
He was born in Oakes, ND, the eldest of 8 children to Clifford and Arlone (Wilberts) Day. He was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church. He attended Oakes High School and joined the Navy in 1966 and was honorably discharged. He married Karen Hatzenbeller in 1974 at Aberdeen SD. He married Gaylene Hall in 1991 at Broadus, MT. Both wives preceded him in death.
He was an over the road truck driver until 1989 when a fall from a truck severely disabled him until his death. He was well known for his beautiful leather work and teaching this art to young 4-H children. He loved fishing, hunting and a good game of pinochle.
He is survived by his son Bil Day of Aberdeen, SD; 3 brothers Clayton (Jane) of Wyndmere, Jeffery (Kathleen) of West Fargo and Mike (Lynn) of Moorhead; 3 sisters Diane (Verne) Skjefte of Oakes, Debbie (Fritz) Maddock of Guelph and Carla (Stephen) Parrish of Des Moines IA. He is also survived by 3 step-children Jamie and Joey Hatzenbeller of Aberdeen and Julie Downs of Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Daryl, grandparents William and Rosa Day and Jacob and Olga Wilberts and nephew, James Skjefte.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 2:00pm at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus with full military honors.
Another memorial service will be held at the Dahlstrom Funeral Home in Oakes, ND on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 2:00pm with burial following in the Glover Cemetery.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Broadus has been entrusted with arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
angie n carlos reed says
you are gonna be missed. we love you Dave. may you now rest in peace and not have any more suffering
Georgia Lewis says
I will miss you so much, my soul mate. God took you to to early.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of David Day. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in knowing that God is ‘near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34:18) Death and suffering was not part of Almighty God’s purpose for mankind. Our loving Creator has promised to soon “swallow up death forever…and wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25; 8). Almighty God has also promised to restore Paradise conditions to the earth as he initially purposed in the Garden of Eden. (Psalms 37:29) Further we are promised that the desires of our hearts will be satisfied (Psalms 145:16). Please be comforted by these Bible promises.
Skin and Betty Collins says
Rest in Peace Dave. We’ve been through a lot together in over 30 years. Had our share of laughter, fishing, hunting and tears. We were family in every since of the word. Will miss you lots. Always there for each other. You left us way to soon in life. We loved you.
Harvey, Vanna & Leonard Byrd says
Now, you can ride any horse you want! We’ll miss you. You were a big part of our family and barbecues, coffee and fishing won’t be the same anymore. God Speed.
Chuck and Sally Day says
We were so saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. Your Mom and Dad are there to welcome you with open arms..we miss them so much too..RIP cousin! ♥
Sharon Thompson says
R.I.P. sweetie you will be missed. Give my momma a hug for me. You are in a better place. Missed but never forgotten. Good memories of you will last forever.
Joanne Cowles says
Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. This sad time for you can be comforted by the promises found in the Bible. Job 14:13-15 tells us that God “yearns” to bring back the dead
and has set a time limit for them when he purposes to bring them back to earth. (John 5:28,29)
Then will be fulfilled Revelation 21:3,4 where it says of the earth,” pain, sorrow & death” will be the “former things that pass away. Until that time may you find comfort in knowing this happy future that awaits.