Bertha Lee Day

Day, Bertha Lee Lewis
of St. Johns, AZ, and recently of Legacy Assisted Living in Mesa AZ, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015. She was surrounded by all of her 8 children and many of their spouses. Bertha was the 8th of Raymond Grady and Bertha Hine Lewis' 10 children and was born August 24, 1932, in Carlsbad, NM. As a 1st thru 3rd grade teacher, Bertha loved the hundreds of children she taught during her career. She gave unfailing service to many, and most especially, to her family. She never lost her love of genealogical research, her sense of fun and kindness, her joy in her family or the beautiful smile and quick wit she shared with everyone. Bertha is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 62 years, Joseph Marlow Day, currently residing in Mesa, brother Tom Lewis (Sharon) of Montana, sister Patsy Heimer (Tony) of Saskatchewan, and her 8 children; Linda Owens (Collins) of Gilbert, Laurie Platt (Randy) of Chandler, Karen Crosby (Elliott) of Mesa, Daryl Stegal (John) of Montecito CA, David Day (Shanna) of Mesa, Damon Day (Diane) of Meridian ID, Christopher Day (Janna) of Mesa, and Channen Day (Sarah) of Central AZ, 42 grandchildren and 58 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Fri., April 17, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral services will be Sat., April 18, 2015 at 10 AM, with visitation at 9 AM, in St. Johns at the downtown chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in the Westside Cemetery, St. Johns.