Gertrude "Trudy" Marie Day

Gertrude “Trudy” Marie Day, 83, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in San Angelo with the Rev. Charles Greenwall officiating. Immediately following the mass, there will be an interment of her ashes in the columbarium. Trudy was born in Auburn, Maine to Louis and Loretta LaBerge on October 29, 1934. She went to school in San Diego, California where she married Lawrence “Larry” M. Day on September 25, 1952, in Saint Brigid’s Church. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Trudy put her all into raising six strong children who loved her dearly. During her lifetime, she cared for and supported her children at home, often sacrificing her own needs, while Larry was away on numerous deployments in the military. Her selflessness and never-ending strength was the force that held the family together. She loved gardening, music, dance and being surrounded by her children. She taught her children the value of hard work, thankfulness, and the meaning of family. Trudy had many occupations during her life. One of the most memorable was her position as caregiver for Eli Stokols, son of Dan and Jeanne Stokols of Irvine. From the day she met them, Trudy embraced Eli and he grew to be part of her heart. We will remember her constant encouragement, her strength and wisdom, and her bright smile and laughter. Trudy was a devout Catholic all her life and was a part of Holy Angels Catholic Church where she attended mass every Sunday for over 30 years. Her love, devotion, and caring for others will be felt by many surviving generations. Just thirty days after Larry’s passing, Trudy left us and was reunited with him in heaven and now is celebrating with Our Father for eternity. Preceding Trudy in death is her husband of 65 years, Lawrence Milton Day, along with her second son, Charles Anthony, and her grandson, Aaron Michael. Trudy is survived by her five remaining children and their spouses, Lawrence and Valerie Day, Douglas A. Day, Russell and Jennifer Day, Patricia and Erik Pearson and Matthew L. Day; by her brothers and sisters, Connie, Sue, Vee, Andre, and Dennis; by her ten grandchildren, Honey, Jesse, Nathan, Isaac, Ashley, Caleb, Katie, Lauren, Grace, Ethan; and five great-grandchildren. We ask that donations or memorials be made in Trudy's name to a Catholic charity of your choice or Holy Angels Catholic Church. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to Harper's Funeral Home, Holy Angels Catholic Church and all friends and family for your generosity, thoughts, and prayers at this time of loss.