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Lisa Anne Day

1956 - 2024

Lisa Anne Day obituary, 1956-2024, Petaluma, CA

BORN

1956

DIED

2024

Lisa Day Obituary

Lisa Anne Day
July 24, 1956 - August 8, 2024
Lisa Anne Day passed onward on Aug 8 2024 , complications with heart medication & stroke at Memorial Hospital Santa Rosa, age 68. Predeceased by Parents Earl Beaubien & Lorraine Day (Petaluma). Survived by Brother Michael Day (Carmichael), Sister Lynn Ranta (GA).
Son Adam Tonachella (Santa Rosa), Daughter Monica Cook (Petaluma).
Grandson Darrell (Monica), Granddaughters Sophia & Natalia (Adam) Sorely missed & dearly loved by all. Lisa's faith in God was held highly & of a very personal & inward nature. She testified of her surviving the LDS Church. She attended BYU Undergraduate Studies post H.S. , but became disillusioned from hypocrisy & holier than thou doctrine. Lisa cherished her heirloom Bible, & cited chapter~verse by heart. Early Life: Born in Livonia, MI., youngest of ten siblings. Adopted with closest age Brother Michael by M & Mrs Day. Graduate of Bentley H.S., & proud of her employ with Gen. Mtrs. (G.M ) working "the bumper a**'y line". Lisa was of the strongest character & values; self-reliance, work ethic, & love of family came first in all ways. She loved & celebrated life; Live, Laugh, Love & Learn were her joys. Proficient & passionate of Ballet, She shared this with Monica. Lisa being native to Motown, her love of music was powerful. She admired the Strong, Self Reliant & Inspired.. Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Shirley Maclaine, George Carlin, Bob Seger. Lisa's one passion was reading & learning, shared and fostered by her love of her Mentor, Protector, Counselor, Comforter & best friend in life, Brother Michael ( Mike ). Mike & Lisa's trip to Australia~NZ was but one highlight of her life. Her love of Lions & all Big Cats immense. Lisa employed with OCLI (Optical Coating) for 20 yrs. She was proud of her Government Security Clearance & manufactured myriads of National Defense Products. Lisa was cremated, & no Memorial Service according to her wishes.

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Published by Press Democrat on Feb. 4, 2025.

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