Edwin Phil Day

Edwin P. Day, born July 8, 1928 in Warwick, North Dakota, died peacefully on January 3, 1921, in Friendswood, Texas, from COVID-19-related complications. He was blessed to be surrounded by love in his final days and with those he loved when he passed.

Edwin, also known by Eddie or Phil, lived an incredibly interesting life during his 92 years. The eldest son of 10 siblings, he left school at age 14 in order to help support his family on their farm. His first job was driving a team of oxen. In 1946 when he was 18 years old, he moved to Houston and got a job at Houston Lighting & Power where he worked for 46 years. He started his career as a Lineman and was promoted to Foreman but always preferred climbing the poles. He was instrumental in restoring electrical power to many devastated communities in the aftermath of hurricanes. He was a member of IBEW Local #66 in Pasadena, Texas for over 70 years.

Eddie proudly served in the Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952 as a member of the 40th Infantry Division. He was active in a Korean War Veterans group who still support scholarships for High School students in South Korea and several years ago attended the 100th Anniversary of the 40th Infantry Division complete with a formal Military Ball in California where Korean Veterans were honored for their service.

But the real story of Eddie’s life began when he met Dovie Dakota Porter, to whom he was married for almost 63 years. They met in church and were married on January 24, 1953. They were members of Collins, Grace United and St. Stephens Methodist churches during their life together and raised their children in that faith. They lived in Houston for many years and retired to Bayou Vista where they shared a life devoted to each other and were incredibly proud of the family they created and the legacy left behind.

Eddie was a gentle giant who was extremely hard working, happy and kind. Though he was sometimes quiet and short on words, the ones he said definitely mattered. He had a great sense of humor and an enormous smile.

One of his favorite things to do was taking road trips where he enjoyed the journey and taking in the scenery as much as the destination. He also loved going out on the boat and fishing, playing poker with friends, traveling, and hitting the casinos in Louisiana.

More than anything else though, he loved his family - especially the grand and great grandkids - they were truly his pride and joy! He was always quick with a hug and had an uncanny ability to sneak chocolates to them without their parents’ knowledge. He appreciated each handmade drawing and made each one feel loved and special. He will be forever missed and kept close in our hearts.

Eddie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dovie, and his eldest son, Donnie Mac Day. He is survived by his son, Douglas P. Day and daughter-in-law, Lisa of Bayou Vista; his daughter Dakota Karrasch and son-in-law Mark of Denver; his daughter Dovie and son-in-law John of Katy; his grandchildren: April Day Mallia and husband, Chris; Jeremy Day and wife, Tiffany; Clint Day and his wife, Chris; Bryce Wishoun; Kelly Morse, Kyle Morse, Kody Morse, Ben Karrasch and wife, Jaime; and Daniel Karrasch; seven great grandchildren: Tennessee, Brooklyn and Ireland Day, Campbell and Connor Oldham, and Grant and Carter Casi; his sister Lela Grant and her husband, Tom, his sister Glenda Lambright and her husband, Jimmie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A family only grave site service with full military honors for Edwin will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Houston National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Warrior Weekend – Bayou Vista, 1082 Redfish, Bayou Vista, Texas 77563. Warrior Weekend is part of the Bayou Vista Wounded Warrior Project, which invites veterans from across Texas to enjoy a weekend of fishing in appreciation for their service. Doug actively participates in these weekends by taking veterans out fishing in his boat and Edwin was honored by this group for his service.