Charlotte E. Day

Charlotte E. Day died peacefully on Easter Sunday the 24th of April 2011, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter Tanna Davenport and husband David of Federal Way, son Garrett Day and wife Elizabeth of Bellingham, son Jon Day and wife Liz of Tacoma; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren, her brother Dean Ossewaarde and wife Beverly of Bellevue; and 4 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Day. Charlotte was born in Bellingham, January 9th, 1921. Mainly educated in Bellingham, she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1939. She received her teaching certificate from Western Washington College of Education in 1942. After a summer of working for the WW II war effort at Boeing in Seattle, she received her first teaching contract in the city of Snoqualmie. She finished her career in 1967, at Blaine High School teaching Art and English. On June 22, 1943 she married George W. Day, whom she met in Sunday school. They were married for 61 years. In 1987, they built a new home on Lummi Island and retired there. On The Island, she enjoyed her membership in the "Civic Club" and "Mermaids." Charlotte was artistic and creative. Her hobbies included sewing, upholstering, silk screening, interior decorating, and stained glass work. Over the years, she engaged the neighborhood children, Cub Scouts and her own family in numerous fun projects, crafts and activities. She will be missed by many. The family will hold a private graveside service at the Lummi Island Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lummi Island Firefighters' Association, Lummi Island, WA 98262. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Bayview Chapel