Obituary of Floyd Day

DAY – Floyd, Jr., 83, of Colver, passed away Oct. 29, 2011 at home. Born Dec. 29, 1927 in Beaverdale, son of the late Floyd Sr. and Isabel T. (Gunsallus) Day. Preceded in death by wife Katherine; and brother, Chuck. Survived by children, Linda Day and special friend Greg Black; Carol (Bob) Fulton; James Day; David Day; Donald Day and special friend Jannette Gergley. 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also survived by sister, Annabelle Stephenson; brothers, Donald F. Day; and Robert N. Day; and several nieces and nephews. Member of Colver Presbyterian Church. US Army veteran. Member of Ebensburg Post 4963 VFW and American Legion 0363. Member of Blairsville Chapter of Painters and Allied Trades Union 409. Former member of Ebensburg Bowling League. Floyd always made an effort to visit area legions and vets when he and his wife traveled. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially in the woods. He taught his family how to live one with nature so they could personally survive in the woods for months if they had to. Floyd was a family man; always spending the holidays with his family; and will always be remembered for singing ”a partridge in a pear tree” at Christmas in the familys traditional singing of the ”12 Days of Christmas.” He also enjoyed bonding with his sons, watching for wildlife and talking while driving through the mountains on a fall day. Floyd will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may stop by to visit with Floyd’s family at their home in the days ahead. Memorial donations may be made to Conemaugh Hospice. Arrangements in care of the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Ebensburg.