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Rena Day Obituary
1934-2013
"Mother is the word for God on the lips and hearts of all children"
Born to Warne & Bessie Douglas (Allen) on the 3rd of May, 1934. She was the 3rd eldest between her natural siblings Donnie (Darlene), Bobby (Lois), Sharon and Bonnie (Dave) but also shared a life long sisterly connection with her cousin Pat Shelton. She was raised in Emmett, Idaho until she met the love of her life, Richard A. "Dick" Day, and began their long and fruitful marriage on the 26th of November, 1952. Together they raised 9 beautiful children- Debbie, Teri, Becky, Greg (Paula), Denny (Sue), Gary (Julie), Jeff (Kelly), Ricky (Shelly) and Tammy (Marcus). Rena has also been blessed with twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Spoiled with kisses & hugs every chance she had, creating a special bond with each and every one. Years later, her 3 step-children David, Richard, Sandy and their families were introduced and happily forged into hers. All of whom she welcomed and adored.
Rena worked hard her entire life to be and do the best she could for her husband and children. She eventually retired from St. Lukes Hospital where she was a treasured employee and friend.
Gatherings of any kind and for any reason were a staple in her life but it was Christmas Eve in her home that she enjoyed the most and had become the family tradition for more than 5 decades. She would spend all year shopping to ensure everyone had a present under the tree... even had spares for unexpected but warmly, welcomed guests. She greeted everyone with kind words and an infectious smile. She loved her family and friends truly and unconditionally. She taught us the meaning of kindness, joy, warmth, encouragement, tolerance, sacrifice, forgiveness and above all...endurance.
On the 13th of November, 2013 Rena was reunited with the Love of Her Life, her many beloved family and friends. We miss her every minute of every day and will never forget the wonderful memories we share with her.
Her sister, Bonnie Vogt, has been gracious enough to open her house at 212 E. 47th in Garden City on the 7th of December, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. Rena's family would love to invite all she has touched in her life to join them for her final "potluck" gathering and Celebration of Life. As per usual for Rena, the "more the merrier" and "come as you are" will be the way we pay our respects and say our last goodbye.
Blessed be the ones touched by this Angel, our Rena Mae
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Becky Vaughan
November 14, 2024
Hello mom. Another year has passed since you went to Heaven. I still miss you with all my heart. I pray you are happy, safe and no more pain. I sure wish you were here to meet all of your new grandkids. They would love you so much! Sending hugs and kisses. I love you, Becky
Debbie
November 14, 2023
Hi mom. Another year gone by without you. You don´t know how much I want to call you and talk. Maybe you do. You, dad, and Cody were in my dreams the other night. Dad didn´t know me. He looked at me and asked `Is that you Hazel?´ Were you guys going to name me Hazel? Thanks for not doing that. Anyway, I love you mom.
Becky Vaughan
November 14, 2023
Dear mom, it's been 10 years yesterday that I last saw your beautiful face. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. We all miss you so much. I pray you are with dad and happy. Will see you later. I have so much left to do in my life so am in no hurry to get to Heaven. Everyone is doing good as can be expected. I sure wish you could have met Selah and my other great grandkids. I think Andre' is the only one you met. I have 5 now. Looking forward to being around when my first great great grandchild arrives. With God willing it could very well happen. I love and miss you so much! Your daughter Becky. PS- tell Tammy to quit picking on me...lol
Debbie
November 14, 2021
Hi Mom. Sure do miss you, 8 long years now. What I wouldn´t give to see you again..
Rebecca Vaughan
November 14, 2021
Hi momma, time has flown by but I still miss you like you left yesterday. 8 years today. Can I ask you a special favor? Please help Chrissy and be her friend. She was very dear to me. I hope your beautiful new home is as wonderful as you expected. I know you have earned your angel wings so please look after all of our family and friends. We pray that COVID does not touch them. I pray to are so happy. I love and miss you, Becky
Debbie Bardwell
November 14, 2020
Hi Mamajama. It’s been seven long years without you. I still get the urge to pick up the phone and call you.what I’d give to be able to do that. I hope you’re at peace now and feeling well. I love you more ❤❤
Becky Vaughan
May 14, 2017
Hi mom, it is a beautiful day here as I know it is in Heaven and I just wanted to wish you a very happy mothers day. I think of you often and miss you even more. Hugs and kisses to you and all the wonderful mothers you are celebrating with today. Please let Louise know I love and miss her as well. Love you, Becky
Becky Vaughan
May 3, 2017
It's your birthday! Dearest mom, I hope this day is filled with lots of love and happiness. I love and miss you. Please give hugs and kisses to all. Happy Birthday mom.
Love, Becky
Becky Vaughan
May 8, 2016
Hello mother and happy mothers day! Tyson took me to Lowman for the weekend. It is so beautiful up there. As I was gazing at the stars I thought of you and hoped your mothers day would be extra special. You are such a kind loving mother and I miss you so much! Hugs and kisses
Becky
Debbie Bardwell
May 4, 2016
Hope your birthday was happy Mom. I'm a day late writing, but as you and Dad always used to say "I'm slow, but I'm old." Love you more!
Becky Vaughan
May 3, 2016
Hello mom and happy 82nd birthday. Hope your day is extra special and filled with much love from all of us and those in Heaven with you. We all still miss and love you so much. Have a wonderful day. Love you, Becky
Becky Vaughan
November 26, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving mother. Sure is lonely without you being here. I am still lost without you. Hopefully you are having dinner with all our loved ones in heaven. Love you, Becky
Debbie Bardwell
May 11, 2015
Hope your Mother's Day was happy Mom. Your were in all our thoughts. Sure do miss and love you!
Becky Vaughan
May 10, 2015
Hello Mom and Happy Mothers day. Hope your day is filled with lots of joy. We love and miss you. Becky
Debbie Bardwell
May 4, 2015
Hi Mom, I'm sorry I didn't write yesterday. It was hard enough just making it thru the day. Hope you had a fabulous birthday in Heaven. Love you so much, Debbie
Becky Vaughan
May 3, 2015
Happy Birthday mother dear. We all miss and love you so much. Hope your day is filled with happiness and sunshine. Love you, Becky
Christmas 2014 at Debbies
debbie bardwell
December 25, 2014
Hi Mom,
Missing you this holiday season and especially last night and today. This is our second Christmas without you and things are not the same. I always hear that change is good. Change isn't always good. I didn't get to see any of my brothers and sisters this Christmas Eve. I did get to see Jeff today. He brought me some firewood. I did have a wonderful day with my own kids and grandkids. I know you're watching over us. Love to you, Dad and Cody.
Love you Mamajama,
Burito
December 25, 2014
Merry Christmas mom. Is so hard not seeing your beautiful face today. Hugs and kisses. Love you, Becky
Becky Vaughan
December 24, 2014
Hi mom and Merry Christmas. Sure is hard not being able to come to your house tonight. Hope you are all having a great Xmas eve. Love and miss you. Love, Becky
Teresa Day
November 13, 2014
Everytime I walk by your picture, I tell you, "Hi, miss and love you." Seems like yesterday that I was talking to and hugging you; yet seems like an eternity also. I feel so blessed that you are my Mother XOXOXO !!!
November 10, 2014
Dear Mom,
It was one year ago today, Nov. 10th, Matthews birthday, that you, Tammy and I hung out. I'm so glad you got to have your martinis that day. I'm also so very thankful that we got to spend the afternoon together. I miss you each and every day and wish that there was a telephone to Heaven. I'll be up to bring you flowers on Thursday. Maybe before, if it's going to snow Thursday. It's been a long long year Mamajama.
Love,
Debbie
P.S. I went to the doctor today and when they called me back to the room they said 'Deborah Lynn'. I thought I was in trouble. I usually was when I heard those two names together.
debbie bardwell
May 12, 2014
Hi Mom,
Sure missing you. Mothers Day was hard yesterday. It was Dads birthday too, which was hard. I want to call you every day. I have 4 voice messages on my home phone that I listen to from time to time. I couldn't get past the first one for a long time, but when I did, I discovered 3 more. You were asking me about my driver on one of them. I sure do miss those raceday phone calls from you. I love you Mom.
Debbie
Becky Vaughan
February 27, 2014
Hello mom, today marks dads 4th year in heaven. I was hoping you would give him a big hug and kiss for me. I still miss you everyday and want to call you on the phone. All my love, Becky
Becky Vaughan
December 13, 2013
Good morning mom. One month today since you went to heaven. We are all still pretty shook up and miss you so much. Here is a photo we took at aunt Bonnies house during your celebration of life. Hope you like it. Love and miss you. Hugs and kisses to all. Love, Becky
Becky Vaughan
December 8, 2013
Good morning mother, here are the balloons we sent you. Hugs and kisses, Becly
Becky Vaughan
December 7, 2013
Hello mom, hope you enjoyed the celebration we had for you today. Quite the turn out! You are loved by so many people. Did you catch a balloon? It was an awesome sight to see all the balloons floating to heaven for you. Red, white and purple. We love and miss you so much.
Your daughter, Becky.... PS- Cisco says hi.:)
Becky Vaughan
November 28, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving mother. This year is so lonely without you. First time we have not had a big family gathering somewhere. I am thankful for having you as my mother for 58 years. You were the best mom anyone could ever ask for. Hugs and kisses to all our family and friends you are celebrating with in heaven. I love you
Debbie Bardwell
November 28, 2013
This is our first Thanksgiving without you Mom. I hope you're eating dinner with all our family in Heaven. I hope I have better luck with my turkey than you ever did with yours. Yours never got done, remember. I smile thinking about that. I also smile when I think how you used to make pickles. Not good pickles, but you always tried. Love you Mamajama!
Happy Thanksgiving..
taylor vaughan
November 23, 2013
grandma i love you, the Christmases we spent at your house were always so much fun. i miss you so much but i know i will see you again you are always in my heart
November 23, 2013
I am so grateful to have had you as my best friend and sister/cousin for our lifetimes. I love you and miss you!
See you on the other side. Patshelton
Barbara Carter
November 22, 2013
Rena was a very kind and encompassing spirit. I had the privledge of working with her at St. Lukes many years ago. I was the new kid on the block. She always gently guided me in the right direction. Thank you Rena!
Cindy Phillips-Harms
November 21, 2013
I will miss you're words of encouragement and thoughtfulness that had become part of my daily routine on fb...Mom and are are so very grateful we got to see you at the reunion my dear, sweet Aunt Rena. I know you are with loved ones and please give my Grandma and Dad a big hug for me. You were an angel on earth and now you just have a better view. Lots of love to all my cousins who I know are missing you so much. We love you all.
debbie bardwell
November 20, 2013
Hi Mom,
I've sure been missing you and wanting to call you every day. And say 'Hi Mamajama' to which you'd reply 'Hi Burito'. It's been a long tough 9 days. Worried, wondering about where and when you'd be laid to rest. And rest you can now, or do whatever you want now. I've been working on music I hope you'll like for your celebration. You kept an eye on me from the top of my computer desk so I'm sure it's done right. We had another Angel to watch over us always now. Will you give Cody, Dad, Mommu, Poppu, and all those we love up in Heaven, a kiss from me? We'll meet again Mother and I'll be so happy to see you again. I've always loved you and I always will. Life just won't be the same. I keep grabbing the phone too....
Love,
Debbie
November 20, 2013
you will be missed by friends and family
Carrie Franks
November 20, 2013
Hi Gram, I miss you every minute and find myself starting to call you or message you on Facebook. I think we are all pretty lost without you. You have always been the constant in our lives...mine at least. I love and miss you to the moon and back.
Lana Wishard
November 20, 2013
Dear Rena Mae, You have always been a great sister-in-law (more like a sister) and a faithful, loving friend. I am going to miss you on fb. I still have one request that I haven't opened yet and will leave it just like it is, so I see your name everyday. Please give all the family my love. God speed, Rena. Love you.
Becky Vaughan
November 20, 2013
Dear Mom, one week today and I still cannot believe you have gone to heaven. You are so beautiful and we have all been shaken up over your passing. The only comfort I can find is knowing you are with dad now. Hugs and kisses to all. I miss you mom. Love Becky
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