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Christopher Day Obituary
May 16, 1949 - April 4, 2014
On April 4, 2014, Christopher J. Day passed away peacefully.
Chris was born May 16, 1949 and grew up in Grosse Ile, MI. His parents are Mary E. (Austerberry) Day and the late Raymond G. Day. He lived in Grosse Ile throughout his childhood. Chris was a loving husband and father and is survived by his wife, Anne; his mother, Mary Day; his children, Elizabeth (Josh) Griffin, Madelyn Day, John Day, and Susan (Nico) Gisholt; and his grandchildren, Christopher Day, Elizabeth Gisholt, Lennox Day, Carson Griffin, Carolina Gisholt, and Clare Day. He is also survived by his 4 siblings, Charles (Janet) Day, Maryanne Pitman, Stephanie (Bob) Rankin, and Steven (Beth) Day.
Chris graduated from Grosse Ile High School in 1967, attended Northern Michigan University, and graduated from Central Michigan University. He served in the United States Air Force as a Sergeant with the Civil Engineers Squadron.
Chris worked for Detroit and Northern Savings Bank as the Operations Manager for the Upper Peninsula region of Michigan. For 22 years, he was employed by State Employee's Credit Union/NuUnion Credit Union as Head of Branches and later as Senior Vice President- Marketing. Most recently, he was employed by Maplegrove Property Management Company.
He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church where he served as a member of the Vestry and as Senior Warden. Chris was a member of Lansing Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors and served as President of the Board. He was President of the Emerald Lakes Condominium Association. He was an active supporter of the community.
He loved spending time with his family and friends, cooking, travel, and sunshine. He approached life with fun and a great sense of humor. He will be remembered for his kindness, warmth, passion for life, his strong faith, and was a great mentor to many people.
Funeral service will be Friday, April 11, 2014 at noon at All Saints Episcopal Church 800 Abbott Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823.
Family will greet guests at a luncheon following the service.
Interment of ashes will be Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11:30 am at St. James Episcopal Church 25150 E. River Rd., Grosse Ile, MI 48138
Memorial donations may be made to Ele's Place-Healing Center for Grieving Children 1145 West Oakland Avenue, Lansing, MI 48915. 517-482-1315.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Day
Carol Linn
April 2, 2024
He was always so kind to everyone.
Carol Linn
April 2, 2023
Chris was the kindest person.
Rhonda Cooke
April 14, 2014
Anne...beginnings are exciting and endings are usually sad, but it's the middle that counts. You and Chris had such a wonderful life together! May the happiest memories and wonderful times fill your heart. Chris was a wonderful and gentle man. He will be greatly missed.
Tamara Hicks-Syron
April 14, 2014
Anne and family--I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You remain in my prayers. He was a wonderful man.
Susan Stoner
April 11, 2014
Thinking of Chris' family today and praying that God is holding them all extra close. Chris was a childhood friend and I have great memories of him. May he be with his sweet dad now, rejoicing in all of God's glory.
Tim Murphy
April 11, 2014
Anne,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris was a great person and you two were a great couple. Chris was always good to me even after he was promoted to SVP Retail Delivery and I told him I didn't know what he was going to be delivering, but he could use the company van any time he wanted! Always so good to all he encountered, will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Tim Murphy
April 11, 2014
Anne,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris was a great person and you two were a great couple. Chris was always good to me even after he was promoted to SVP Retail Delivery and I told him I didn't know what he was going to be delivering, but he could use the company van any time he wanted! Always so good to all he encountered, will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Merritta Proctor
April 10, 2014
Family, Chris is one of the nicest people I have met. Always friendly, kind to everyone and always willing to assist. Never said a negative word about anyone. I appreciate the knowledge he shared with me while I was involved w/the CU. His friendly smile will be missed. You are in my prayers. May your tears be tears of joy for the fond memories you have of Chris.
K.P. Pelleran
April 9, 2014
Dear Stephanie and Madelyn (and the Day family). My heart is heavy for you and your family. May you find comfort in your love for one another and knowing that Chris was comforted by your love. My prayers are with you that God keeps you all close as you share your tremendous loss.
Elizabeth McClure
April 9, 2014
Anne, my sympathies to you and the family. Chris was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Praying for you and the family.
Elizabeth McClure
April 9, 2014
Anne, my deepest thoughts are with you and the family. Chris was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Praying for you and the family.
Elizabeth McClure
April 9, 2014
Anne, my deepest thoughts are with you and the family. Chris was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Praying for you and the family.
Anna Lisa Valles
April 9, 2014
Anne, my deepest sympathies to you and your family! Chris was a kind man who always had a beautiful smile on his face. I was very sadden to hear that he had passed away. May God give you strength and serenity in your time of need.
Carol Linn
April 9, 2014
Anne, Chris will be missed by so many. I am so sorry for your loss. He touched so many with his heart and kindness. My heart goes out to you and your family.. Love Carol Linn
Darlinda Van Etten
April 8, 2014
Anne and family, I am so sorry for your loss, Chris always had a smile and was always good to me at the Credit Union. He touched so many lives and will be missed. He is now in the arms of God and watching over all of you. May God bless all of you and keep you in his care.
April 8, 2014
Anne, I want to express my deepest sorrow for your loss. I am praying that you and your family find comfort and peace in God's love during this difficult time. God bless you.
Rachelle Neal
Paul Kinzer
April 8, 2014
Anne, My deepest condolences to you and your family. Chris was a fine man and an outstanding leader.
John and Carol Austerberry
April 8, 2014
Carol and I are so sorry for Chris' passing. We didn't see him often enough, but we will miss him deeply. We are keeping the family in our prayers and we hope you are soothed by good memories and supported by the love of each other.
Juia Taylor-Young
April 8, 2014
Anne and family,
With deepest sorrow for your loss. Chris was a man we all loved and he loved us back. He is forever etched in our hearts.
peggy bails
April 8, 2014
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