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Alan Day Obituary

Alan E. Day, 73, of Topeka, died Nov. 24, 2010, at his home. He was born on Nov. 1, 1937, in Allen, Kansas, the son of Clifford William and Elnora (McGregor) Day. Alan purchased vehicles for car dealers in Topeka and most recently in Kansas City. He married Joyce Elaine Gaddis, who survives. He is also survived by their children, Tammy Day of Colorado Springs, CO., Craig Day and his wife Carla of Jamestown, North Dakota, and Shelley Alcorn and her husband Jim of Honolulu, Hawaii, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a brother, Bill Day of Mulvane, Kansas, and a sister, Phyllis Hess of Topeka. He will lie in state on Tuesday after 2:00 p.m. at the Brennan- Mathena Funeral Home, where a Parish Vigil Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., followed by the family receiving friends until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Cremation will follow. Inurnment will be in the Waverly Cemetery on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Matthew Catholic Church and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. Please send online condolences and fond memories to www.brennanmathenafh.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2010.

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Tara (Martin) Nunn

November 29, 2010

Shelley and Joyce - I frequently tell my children of the great times I was blessed to spend with your family when we were kids. All I can say is that I know he is now watching over you all with love. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

linda heydinger

November 28, 2010

I have worked with Alan for many years. He has always been a dear friend to me.We ate many breakfast at work in the mornings together. I will miss him very much. I know he was met at Heavens gate by his Mother and Grandmother whom he spoke a lot off.My deepest sympathies to your family.

Linda Heydinger

November 28, 2010

I had gotten to be a close friend of Alan's over the last ten years at work. I will keep many treasured memories of Alan with me forever. He was a great man and we will miss him terribly. This hurts so much, but I have to keep telling myself he's not in pain anymore, and is with his mother and grandmother whom he missed very much.

Zoe Seymour

November 28, 2010

My condolences to the family. When I was young, Alan worked for my dad, Rule, on his survey crew. I fondly remember Alan's friendly demeanor and know my dad thought highly of him. I'm sorry for your loss.

November 28, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Ken and Ginger Giger
Wichita Falls, Tx

November 28, 2010

I became a friend of Alan's many years ago while traveling the auction circuit. He was a wonderful man who was very well liked and respected. He will be missed by all. May his soul rest in peace. Phil Smith-Dick Smith Ford.

HAROLD DORSEY

November 28, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob Davis

November 28, 2010

I have many fond memories of Al and the entire Day family from our friendship back in Allen. Al was an inspiration to me as a child and always a smiling face as an adult. My deepest sympathies to the entire family.

Pat Gordon

November 28, 2010

To the Day family.
Alan was a great mentor when i was working with him at Nollers, some of his phrases i use to this day.I will miss his dry sence of humor,most of all i will miss Alan.May god bless all of you at your time of need.

Sue

November 28, 2010

Day-Johnsons: May you be filled with great memories of a wonderful life with him. Thinking of you.

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