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Robert Hilliard
February 01, 2009 | Traverse, MI
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Kenneth J. Day
Traverse City, Michigan
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Send FlowersINTERLOCHEN — Kenneth Junior Day, 49, of Interlochen, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008.
Ken was born in Traverse City to the late Marion K. and Julia L. (Swartz) Day on Jan. 4, 1959. Ken grew up in Traverse City and went on to enter the United States Air Force, where he traveled extensively.
Ken was able to pursue his passion for cooking as a kitchen manager for the officers club and General's aide in the Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force in 1994, Ken returned to Michigan.
Ken was outgoing, to say the least, and enjoyed talking to all he came in contact with. He loved to tell stories and will always be remembered for his great sense of humor. Ken enjoyed cooking, tinkering with computers, writing and chatting with friends online, all with his dog Harley by his side.
He is survived by his wife and best friend of 30 years, Angelia; daughters, Melinda (Shawn) Schaub of Kewadin, Christine (Mathew Ameel) Day of Traverse City; eight adored grandchildren, Travis, Caleb, Zoe, Dylan, Lily, Alyssa, Serena and Madeline; his mother, Julia; step-mother, Janet; as well as many other loving family members, close friends and co-workers.
Ken was preceded in death by his father, Marion K.; and sister, Linda Sue.
Memorial Services will be held in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be directed to American Diabetes Association or the ASPCA.
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
Guest Book
Melinda, Christine and Angela,
I am sorry for your loss. I pray you will find the peace of God as you grieve the losss of your dad and husband.
Paul Holland
January 14, 2009 | Traverse City, MI
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Angie, we are so sorry for your loss, Ken was a good man and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.
Bob and Rhea
Jason and Stephani
Rhea Thorne
January 12, 2009 | Baton Rouge, LA
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To the Day family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of need. Ive known Kenny sense the sixth grade he lived on Boone street and his cousin Bill lived on Carver street we hung out together my sister Brenda, Bill, Kenny and myself {Lori}. He will be missed by many.
Lori {Lowell} Boomer
January 10, 2009 | Traverse City, MI
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Angela, we are so sorry and shocked by Ken's death. He will be truly missed.
Susan Willard
January 07, 2009 | Traverse City, MI
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To Angie and the girls: I was just getting to know my brother again and then he was gone. I would like to know his children. Love and prayers for your lost
Sandra Day(crampton)
January 05, 2009 | Interlochen, MI
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To the Day family,
It has been years since I have seen Ken. We worked together many years ago in a Restaurant. What a great person he was to work with!! He had a personality that could uplift anyone! Know that he was very highly thought of as a people person and demonstrated good values and morals. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Rhonda Randall
Rhonda Randall
January 05, 2009 | Traverse City, MI
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I knew Ken when I married his step-brother John. He was a very nice young Man, my sympathy goes out to his family and to his wife Angie and the kids. Ken was a good guy, and will be missed by all who new him. Cindy Wagner (Birdsey) (Johnson)
Cynthia Wagner (Birdsey)
January 05, 2009 | South Boardman, MI
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Ken was night auditor at the hotels I manage. He was a great guy and great employee. He was a perrenial member of our #1 Club which is the top 10% of our employees. I was fortunate to see him a few days before he passed and he was as upbeat and funny as usual. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Chris Gorence
January 05, 2009 | Traverse City, MI
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