Obituary of Wallace Glenn

Wallace Glenn Day passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009 at his residence in Lake Havasu City at the age of 70. Glenn, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on June 13, 1939 in Brigham City, UT to Harvey and Susan (Finn) Day.Following graduation Glenn enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1958, a career that would span 23 years. Glenn retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant. The last years in the Air Force, he was appointed to the position of superintendent of Aerospace Control and Warning Systems at Norad in Cheyenne Mountains in Colorado Springs, CO. Among the decorations he received were the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Gallantry Cross with Palm. Glenn also worked for the United States Postal Service for ten years.Glenn was a good all-around athlete, excelled in anything he participated in. He also enjoyed watching sports, loved playing Pinochle and was an accomplished fisherman. Glenn was also a life member of the VFW Post 9401 of Lake Havasu City.Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Kathleen; brothers Dallas E. Day of West Valley, UT, Eugene Thomas Whitaker of Ogden, UT, Gary Whitaker of Ogden, UT and Darrell McIntire of Georgia; sisters, Pat Moody of Ogden, UT and Judy Vasquez of Colorado, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his brother, John Day.Military honors will be provided by VFW Post 9401 and American Legion Post 81 on Saturday, July 11 at 1:00 PM followed by a Scripture service with Deacon Bob Treichel offering words of comfort and inspiration. Both services will be held at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Glenn's name be made to Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.