Richard Norman Day

Richard Norman Day, age 66, passed away February 20, 2024 surrounded by his family.

He was born April 19, 1957 to Norman Higbee Day and Cherie Taylor Day. He was born and raised in Parowan, Utah. He was the youngest of three sons.

Richard was raised on the Day farm in Parowan along with his brothers Scott Eugene Day and Larry Taylor Day. He graduated from Parowan High School in 1975, and then he moved on to attend SUU. He worked in cabinetry and was later hired on at the Paiute Housing Authority. It was a job he really enjoyed, and did well. He loved the people that he worked with. Richard was a very skilled craftsman, and was very particular in everything he created.

He married Tena Isom Day March 28, 1986 and have shared 38 wonderful years together. She remained by his side up until his passing. Richard helped raise his three step children; Tami, Angie and Denim. He treated and loved them like his own. They will always be appreciative of everything he did for them. Richard had a kind heart and a love for animals. He adored his 2 pet dogs and his cat, and they adored him back. They will all miss him dearly.

Richard had many hobbies that he thoroughly enjoyed including searching for Spanish treasure, gold mining, ceramics, drawing, playing his guitar, hunting and camping with is family. He loved anything outdoors. Richard was always up for a good time and was such a fun person to be around. He had many great stories and a library of knowledge that we all loved to hear.

Richard is survived by his mother; Cherie Taylor Day. His wife; Tena Isom Day, and his three step children; Tami Welch (Scott), Angie Adams (Wade) and Denim Day (Traci). Along with 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father; Norman Higbee Day and his two older brothers; Scott Eugene Day and Larry Taylor Day.

Richard, we will think about you always, we will talk about you often and you are forever in our hearts.

A viewing will be held Sunday, February 25th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Monday, February 26th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Parowan 3rd Ward church. 90 S. Main, Parowan.

A graveside and dedication of the grave will be held Monday, February 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Parowan Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Ethan Bunker of Sun Tree Home Health & Hospice for taking such good care of Richard.

Online memories and condolences can be posted at www.HeartlightFS.com.

Service Details.
Visitation
When
Sunday, February 25th, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Parowan 3rd Ward
Address
90 South Main Street
Parowan, Utah 84761

Second Visitation
When
Monday, February 26th, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am
Location
Parowan 3rd Ward
Address
90 South Main Street
Parowan, Utah 84761

Graveside Service
When
Monday, February 26th, 2024 11:00am
Location
Parowan Cemetery
Address
834 Canyon Rd
Parowan, Utah 84761

Interment
When
Monday, February 26th, 2024
Location
Parowan Cemetery
Address
834 Canyon Rd
Parowan, Utah 84761