Lora Alma Margaret Day Obituary (1909 - 2004)

Lora A. M. Parson Day Lora A. M. Parson Day, 94 years and 11 months, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, 10 July 2004. She was born on 10 Aug 1909, in Hunter, Mitchell, Kansas, a daughter of Elmer and Phoeba Rounkles Parson. She married Paul Lewis Day, 16 Oct 1931 in Lucas, Russell, Kansas. After joining the LDS faith they moved to North Ogden, Utah and had their marriage solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple, 25 Aug 1936. He preceded her in death, 6 Nov 1986. They were married 55 years at his passing. During her life, she served in many of the auxiliaries of the LDS Church. She served on 3 stake missions, a 3 year building mission to Australia with her husband 1962-65 where they completed 2 chapels. She also served as an ordinance worker in the Ogden Temple. During the WWII she worked at the Hill Defense Depot. She was an avid genealogist and traveled the United States over searching out her ancestors. She is remembered for her love, humor, and wonderful cooking by family, extended family and many friends. She was Mom, Grandma, and Aunt Lora to all who knew her. She crocheted beautiful afghans which she gave to family and friends. Surviving are her 2 daughters, Ardella (Terrell) McMullin of Layton, UT; Roxanna (Desmond) Dickey of Brigham City, UT; 5 grandchildren; Clifford (Jolyn) McMullin of Ogden, UT. Cheryl McMullin Spaulding of Sandy, UT; Lora McMullin Martinez of North Ogden, UT; John (Pauline) Dickey of Brigham City, UT; Sherrilyn Dickey (Jim) Stocks of Monticello, UT; 17 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Oliver Parson of St. George, UT and Glenn Parson of Buhl, Idaho. Her 2 sisters, Dorotha and Eugenia and 1 brother, Lyle, preceded her in death. VisitationValley View 7th Ward Chapel 1589 E. Gentile Layton, UT July 17, 2004 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM ServiceValley View 7th Ward Chapel 1589 E. Gentile Layton, UT July 17, 2004 12:00 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 July 17, 2004