To George Horton Day, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, he was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For George, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. George really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.
George was born on October 27, 1928, at Terryville, Connecticut in Terryville, Connecticut. His parents were Harold William and Viola Belle Day. George was raised in Terryville, Connecticut. Even as a child, George had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around him. He was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. He couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. He was definitely a little bit of a show-off, but in doing so, he succeeded in entertaining his entire family.
Always a good playmate, George was easygoing and fun loving. He managed to lighten the mood wherever he was, even during family squabbles. He seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, George managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. George was raised with Four siblings. He was the youngest of five siblings, from oldest to youngest: Eleanor, Worden, Doris, and William.
All of George's playful good humor carried over into his childhood. He was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed him to be constantly on the go. As a result, George experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited him very well. In his spare time, he liked fishing. George's memorable achievements included promoted from sixth to eighth grade for passing the comprehensive exam.
Ask anyone who knew him from school and they would tell you that George was a class “cut-up.” He didn’t do it to be unkind or to garner all the attention. Rather, George simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of his friends and acquaintances having a good time. It could be said that for George, grades may not have been the most important thing to him, but he really did enjoy his school experience. Since experience was George's best teacher. He enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, rather than getting caught up in “theory.” George graduated from Terryville High School in 1942. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. He was the best dressed by all standards.
George never actually encountered a stranger in his dealings with people. He was drawn to individuals and crowds, using his gregarious, adaptable and outgoing personality to captivate his audience. This quality allowed George to continually develop new relationships, ever widening his circle of friends. George delighted in his role among all his acquaintances because he viewed them all as potential spectators for his performance. Whether it was a story, a joke, a song or just plain fooling around, George was always right at home putting on a show among his friends. George utilized his interest in others as a great way to connect with them. While growing up, some of his best friends were his two older brothers and Tony Aguilera. George loved sharing life and having his home filled with people he knew.
The gift of being emotionally expressive and outwardly affectionate made George very easy to approach. On July 3, 1973, George exchanged wedding vows with Miriam Cahanap Undag at A Civil Ceremony solemnized by Judge Washington Ponce of Lapu-Lapu City, CEBU Philippines. He tried hard not to impose on his spouse. He was always sensitive to other people’s feelings, and that was especially true in marriage.
Perhaps the reason George related so well to children was the fact that he never really completely grew up himself. The ability to be just a “kid at heart” helped him in raising his own children. George was blessed with A total of seven between two marriages: three from current marriage., From previous marriage: George, Jr., Donna, Nancy & Billy; from current marriage: April-Joy, Kara-Elena, and Gemma-Mae. They were also blessed with nine from current marriage., Shiloh, Sierra, Shea, Asher Delph; Kayley, Bella Lopez; Scarlett, Sarai & Zane Gomez. George had the ability to focus his attention on the present moment. If he was spending time with the kids, that’s where all of his attention was directed. George's compassionate side prevented him from being a strict disciplinarian, and he could turn just about any situation into a playful, learning experience. He could spend hours entertaining them with fun and creative play. In fact, George had a knack for turning some of those nasty old chores into games.
At work, as in life, George was a real “people person.” He had a very successful way of dealing effectively with others, and his enthusiasm and energy were often contagious. George liked to see himself as something of a virtuoso. When dealing with various projects and problems, George was an adaptable realist, using his common sense and trusting his experiences and impulses to uncover the correct answer. George's talent for being a down to earth thinker, allowed many around him to see George as an excellent problem solver. His primary occupation was Carbide Tool and Die Maker. In California, he was employed for twelve years with Deutsch Engineering as Dept. Supervisor.
George was a Flight Chief at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. He was in the US Army which later branched out as the Air Force at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. George served after the war. 1948-1949. Through his hard work and dedication, he achieved the rank of Commissioned Private.
George enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. An “arts and crafts” type, George liked creating and making things. His favorite pursuits were fishing. George was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.
Vested with a deep concern for spiritual development, George recognized that his faith was important to him throughout his life. He was a member of several Protestant denominations. During that time, he was a deacon at BunkerHill Congregational Church in Waterbury Ct; Sang in the choir.
Living life in the fast lane suited George just fine. It is no surprise that he loved to travel and to visit new and different places. He was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real-life adventure that came from visiting them. He was impulsive and willing to try anything once. Favorite vacations included a trip to the Philippines in 1973.
George believed that you had to experience life, and his life in retirement was no different. When that day finally arrived in 2001, George took it in stride as one more way to have fun. Stayed in his home in Oceanside California. With his boundless energy and a desire to get the most out of life, George remained busy with people and projects. In retirement, he found new pleasure in traveling three times to the Philippines. Even in retirement, George continued to stay in touch with his old friends and, since he'd never met a stranger, he made plenty of new acquaintances as well.
George passed away on May 25, 2019, in the comfort of his own home with his wife. Basically, he was fighting with prostate cancer for ten years. He is survived by his wife, Miriam, and children April-Joy, Kara-Elena and Gemma-Mae with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors from previous marriage include George Jr., Donna D'Italia, Nancy Shea and William. He is also survived by his brother, Worden, and numerous nephews and nieces. Services were held at Eternal Hills Memorial Chapel in Oceanside CA. George was laid to rest at the Court of Honor at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
George brought joy to all of those around him. He never had a mean bone in his body. He loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. He loved to share his energy, wit, and his zest for all of his activities with his friends and family. George Horton Day lived life to its fullest and made everyone around him happier just for knowing him. He will be remembered with a smile.
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