John Charles Day

1930 - 2016

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

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John Day Obituary

John C. Day, M.D.
March 14, 1930 - October 28, 2016
John C. Day, M.D. was born March 14, 1930 to Diaz and Alta Pearl Day in Eden, Texas. His family moved from Eden to Black Fork, Arkansas when he was a child and he grew up in the Arkansas mountains until attending the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He transferred to Oklahoma State University where he graduated with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. He elected to change his career to Medicine and entered the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine where he met his future wife Clara. He trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, OK. John married Clara in Seminole, OK and they enjoyed more than fifty years together. He made a mid-career change of specialty to Pathology and spent the remainder of his working life in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Day was the chief of the laboratory at St. Luke's Hospital and also served as Chief of the Medical Staff. After retirement he returned to Texas, living in Kerrville until his passing.
John is survived by his wife, Clara McCord Day, and his three children, Cynthia Wilson, John Diaz Day, and Sarah Day. He is also survived by six grandchildren, his brother, James L. Day, and his nieces and nephews.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Nov. 6, 2016.

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Lucy Miller

November 9, 2016

I have many fond memories of Dr. Day when I worked for St. Luke's Laboratory in the mid 70's. Dr. Day was very supportive of my husband, Don and I when we miscarried our first child. Then when our daughter was born, I believe your Sarah was born near the same time. We shared a great loss when Dea Nicholson passed away. Dea was one of my students in the Microbiology Lab and took my place when our family moved to Salmon, ID in 1976. A very compassionate man and great to work for over the years. Our sympathy goes out to you and your family at this sad time.

Holly Weinberg

November 8, 2016

Dr. Day taught me the meaning of Professional. I first met him when I interviewed for a job as Medical Technologist in 1979. He sat across the desk from me, looked me in the eye and asked, Are you good? I replied, somewhat shakily, I think so. And he replied, we'll find out Monday. He saw something in me that I didn't know I had; he forced me to reach out of my comfort zone and do more. He demanded 110% from each one of us in the lab and he insisted on absolute quality. He went to bat for us numerous times, fighting for our rightful place in the health care arena. I think of him often and I am grateful for all he did for me through the years; because of Dr. Day, I enjoyed a full and rich career in St. Luke's laboratory system. My sincere condolences go out to his family, he will be truly missed.

Ann Sargent

November 7, 2016

I was a medical technology student 1978-79. Dr. Day was the most brilliant man I ever met. He was in so many ways responsible for the outstanding quality of laboratory services at St. Luke's.
I learned so many things about science and life from him. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Christine Doran

November 7, 2016

I met Dr. Day as a young student in the medical technologist student program. He was smart, exacting and truly set the bar in laboratory excellence. My condolences to family and friends; I remember him with fondness and respect.

Holly Lorensen

November 7, 2016

I first met Dr Day in 1974. I had the privilege of being mentored by him from 1976 to 1978 as a young medical technologist. He always had time to teach me and answer questions, even at 6:00AM! We bonded over our shared Kansas/Oklahoma backgrounds. He was an immaculate man and a slave to his profession. I remember his young children coming to the lab to do odd jobs. My dad did this with me and I gained so much from the experience as I am sure his kids did.
May God bless your family and sooth your grief.
Sincerely,
Holly Lorensen (maidenname Gordon)

Ralph Nishitani

November 6, 2016

My thoughts are with you today Clara, and include all of your family during a time of grieving. My time spent working with John at St. Lukes ---also at leisure while golfing-- spring back again to me fresh and saturated with pleasure.
Those of us who worked with John to bring healing in the often course realm of sickness and suffering depended on his keen, detailed and exacting mind in Pathology.

Steven Zuehl

November 6, 2016

I met John at St Luke's 40 some years ago. I was the telephone man at St Luke's then. He always had time to talk. He liked to get away from his microscope. I often think about him.

Steve Zuehl

November 4, 2016

Please accept my condolences. Know that the God of comfort feel your pain and sorrow. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: "He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, . . . and To comfort all who mourn, . . ."

Jon Sorenson

November 1, 2016

John Day was an amazing man. Probably outside of my Dad, the hardest guy I ever worked with. Extremely demanding, very bright, very motivated, had a photographic memory. He hired me in 1984 at St Lukes in the Pathology department, I will be forever grateful. He has left a huge mark on the world he lived in. I wish all of his family peace in the days ahead, he will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Naomi

October 30, 2016

My sincerest condolences to the family. May the strength and peace that only God can give comfort you during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)

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