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Feb 21, 1935 - Aug 27, 2007
Ronald "Ron" Harmon Day died at his home on Monday, August 27 following a four year illness. Born on February 21, 1935 in Pomona, CA, he was a life-long resident of Claremont.
Ron retired in 1996 after 36 years with United Parcel Service, earning the prestigious Circle of Honor award of 25 years of safe driving. In the 1960's Ron volunteered as a fireman. Ron served in the Naval reserves, was a member of Claremont Masonic Lodge, and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Upland.
Ron is survived by his wife Margaret of 54 years and two sons, Mike Day of Yorba Linda and Tod Day, wife Karen, of San Diego, two grandchildren Brett and Rebecca Day, sister Marjorie Thomas, husband John, of Prescott, Arizona, brother-in-law Ian Richardson, wife Sarah, of Upland, and many nieces and nephews. Ron is preceded in death by his mother and father Lula and Harmon (Bud) Day and brother-in-law Willie Richardson (wife Candace).
Ron will be missed dearly by his family and friends. He left a very positive impression on all who knew him. His cheerful disposition and good work ethic made him popular with his customers. He loved to hear and tell a joke. He loved Claremont, growing up knowing every classmate. He loved all sports, playing football and baseball at Claremont High School. He coached his sons in Pony League baseball, going on to become League president. In later years he spent considerable time camping at the beach with his family. In retirement he found time for gardening and loved his flowers.
His family wishes to gratefully thank the V.N.A. Hospice and their caregivers for the wonderful service they provided his last few years.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 8, at the Upland Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Upland Presbyterian Church Ron Day memorial fund, 869 N. Euclid Ave., Upland, CA 91786 or V.N.A. Hospice, 150 W. First St., Ste 270, Claremont, CA 91711.
~Published in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, 2007
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