Dolores Joan Day

1928 - 2010

Dolores Joan Day obituary, 1928-2010

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1928

DIED

2010

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Dolores Day Obituary

Dolores Joan Day "Doll" July 24, 1928 - September 14, 2010 IN LOVING MEMORY Dolores Day was born on July 24, 1928 in Bishop, CA. She departed this world September 14, 2010 surrounded by family in Bakersfield, CA. Dolores was preceded in death by her father, Leland Denton; mother, Phillis Denton and her loving husband of 55 years, Harold Day. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Denny and Delma Denton of Tollhouse, CA; her daughter, Sheryl Day, son, Charles and wife Laurie Day and daughter Janice Day-Baker. Dolores was a proud and loving grandmother to 14 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. She is also survived by many special nieces, nephews, and cousins and also the many life time friends that she and Harold made along the way that were so important to her in life. Dolores graduated from Avenal High where she loved to ballroom dance and met the love of her life, Harold Day. Harold and Dolores married July 27, 1946 in Avenal, CA. They moved around quite a bit before settling in Bakersfield, CA and raising their family. Dolores received her AA in Child Development and went on to become a preschool teacher for Shafter Labor Camps all while helping run Harold's businesses DAYCO Pipe Service and H&D Equipment. Dolores enjoyed being the PTA room mother and participating in any activities which kept her family together. She spent numerous years with her mother, Phillis researching the family genealogy and in later years traveled with her husband, Harold and their many wonderful friends. Being so close to her family and friends gave her great joy in life. Chapel service will be held on Monday, September 20, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Chapel, 3700 River Blvd. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Tollhouse Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to one of the following charities: Avenal Historical Museum, 600 Fresno St. Avenal, CA 93204, Alzheimer's Association, 800-272-3900, or Parkinson's Disease Foundation, www.pdf.org. Greenlawn Mortuary www.bakersfield.com/obits

Published by Bakersfield Californian from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2010.
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Thinking of you. I will weep with you and I will rejoice with you as you remember your gramma's love and life.

September 20, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Dolores passing. It brought back memories of long ago in Avenal. Dolores was in my husbands class at Avenal High. She was one of the gals who taught him to dance. She and her friends, Goldie and Joada would keep the classmates addresses up to date and send them to each classmate. They would see that there was a 1946 reunion every 5 or 10 years. Harold and Dolores would stop by our farm on their trek to Parkfield for genealogy history. Also, stop by on their way home from the coast. The talk was always about the old days in Avenal. It seems memories of Avenal will never be forgotten. Dolores is a part of those memories.
My Prayers for daughters Sheryl and Janice, son Charles and brother Denny in your time of sorrow is for God to give you strength, peace and comfort.
Lovingly
Doris Stephens

Doris Stephens

September 19, 2010

TO SHERYL, AND THE DAY FAMILY FROM CHARLOTTE WRIGHT- REASNER. I WAS SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM PASSING.
SHE WAS A VERY NICE PERSON AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER STAYING OVER NIGHT AT YOUR HOUSE WHEN WE WERE KIDS AND SHE ALWAYS HAD A GOOD DINNER FOR US ALL. WE LAST SPOKE TO EACH OTHER A FEW YEARS BACK AT THE FESTIVAL OF THE TREES. KATHY AND I WILL CERTAINLY KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.
LOVE CHARLOTTE
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September 19, 2010

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