Maureen Day, a beloved and cherished individual, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on January 28, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Maureen was a devoted and compassionate soul, known for her kind-hearted and generous nature. She was a resident of Bentonville, Arkansas, at the time of her passing.
Maureen's early life was spent in Milwaukee until she moved to California with her parents and two younger brothers. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and pursued higher education at the University of California, Santa Barbara. It was there, in Goleta, California, that she met Bob Day, Jr., who had hitchhiked from Austin, Texas. Their meeting during the Summer of Love was marked by a memorable invitation to watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Her career in the medical field was both inspirational and impactful. Maureen worked as an X-ray Technician and later as a Radiation Therapist, retiring at the age of 56. Following her retirement, she and Bob moved to Hawai'i, where they enjoyed the white sands and blue waters.
On July 20, 1968, Maureen married the love of her life, Bob Day, Jr., a year before the historic moon landing. The couple later moved to Texas, where they welcomed their two lovely daughters into the world.
Maureen had a passion for travel and cherished spending time with her family. Among her favorite journeys were her honeymoon in the Hawaiian Islands, a cross-country trip through the National Parks with her grandson, Ethan, her 50th Anniversary celebration in the Canadian Rockies, and a recent Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Rome.
Throughout her life, Maureen remained a gentle, selfless, and thoughtful person, always loyal and optimistic. Her inquisitive and intellectual nature made her well-read and curious about the world. She inspired those around her with her gentle spirit and her ability to find beauty in the everyday, a legacy her children continue to honor.
Maureen is survived by her devoted husband, Bob Day, Jr.; her daughters, Meredith Day Chapman and Deborah Day; her brothers, Kevin McMillen, Brian McMillen, Mark Jackson, and Neil Jackson; and her grandson, Ethan James Chapman. She was preceded in death by her father, James McMillen; her mother, Marguerite (Templin) McMillen Jackson; and her brother, Michael Jackson.
A Memorial Gathering will be held to honor Maureen's life on December 30, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Callison-Lough Funeral Home, located at 605 W Central Ave, Bentonville, Arkansas, 72712.
Maureen's gentle and inspirational presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
