He was born on February 9, 1934 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Vernal and Ruth Day.
John moved to Phoenix with his wife & children in late December 1965.
He retired from Caterpillar’s Arizona Proving Grounds in June 1990. John later worked for Ernie York at JY Trading Company from 2000 to 2016.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, DawnRae; three sons Steve (Rose), Michael, & Rick (Micki); grandchildren, great grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by an infant daughter Leslie; three brothers Earl, David, & Ken; and one sister Lois Dooley.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 6-8PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 10AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Resthaven Park Cemetery.