1914
Alfred
2004
Alfred Day
September 23, 1914 — June 5, 2004
Alfred W. Day, age 89 of Moline died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline.
The celebration of his life will be private. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd., Moline is assisting the family.
Alfred was born on September 23, 1914 in Independence, Iowa the son of Alfred F. and Hulda J. Day. He married Esther Anderson September 21, 1942 in Independence, Iowa.
Alfred worked at the Rock Island Arsenal sketching and writing repair manuals for gun assemblies during World War II. He then was employed as a machinist at International Harvester, East Moline for 30 years until his retirement in 1976.
He was a member of Hope United Church of Christ in Moline. His hobbies were
O gauge model railroading and oil painting and drawing. He also enjoyed studying ancient history and listening to classical music.
He is survived by 2 daughters, a son-in-law, and 2 grandchildren. Alfred was preceded in death by Esther, his wife of 57 years and 2 sisters.
He and his family greatly appreciated the kind care and friendships of staff and volunteers at Heartland Health Care Center.
The celebration of his life will be private. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd., Moline is assisting the family.
Alfred was born on September 23, 1914 in Independence, Iowa the son of Alfred F. and Hulda J. Day. He married Esther Anderson September 21, 1942 in Independence, Iowa.
Alfred worked at the Rock Island Arsenal sketching and writing repair manuals for gun assemblies during World War II. He then was employed as a machinist at International Harvester, East Moline for 30 years until his retirement in 1976.
He was a member of Hope United Church of Christ in Moline. His hobbies were
O gauge model railroading and oil painting and drawing. He also enjoyed studying ancient history and listening to classical music.
He is survived by 2 daughters, a son-in-law, and 2 grandchildren. Alfred was preceded in death by Esther, his wife of 57 years and 2 sisters.
He and his family greatly appreciated the kind care and friendships of staff and volunteers at Heartland Health Care Center.
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