Michael L. Day

Michael L. Day, age 59 of rural Adel, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022, at the EveryStep Kavanagh House surrounded by Lisa and his brother, Adam, after a battle with lung and brain cancer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. Visitation will be on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care in Perry. You are encouraged to wear your favorite NASCAR or classic car apparel or drive your classic car to the visitation and funeral. Memorials will be given to John Stoddard Cancer Center Compassion Fund, 1221 Pleasant St., Suite 450, Des Moines, IA 50309 or may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Mike was born on November 28, 1962, in Story City, Iowa. He graduated from Dallas Center Grimes High School in 1981. Mike worked in the heating and cooling industry for 24 years. Mike enjoyed classic cars and taking his pride and joy, a 1966 Chevy pickup, to local car shows with his buddies. He was also proud of his 1971 Chevy Wrecker (Rat Wrecker), which belonged to his Grandpa Imlay, a 1986 Chevy IROC-Z28 Camaro (Red Dog Z) and 1967 Chevy Camaro (his dad's car). He enjoyed riding his snowmobile and annual snowmobiling trips to Colorado and Wyoming. If it had a motor and went fast, Mike would be on it. He spent a lot of time tinkering in his man cave, drinking a beer and shining his vehicles and toys. He was known for his quick wit, sense of humor and having a good time. He and Lisa enjoyed an annual NASCAR weekend in Michigan for 17 years. Mike is survived by his partner of 32 years, Lisa Sheehy; mother, Judith Tichenor of Bowling Green, Kentucky; brother, Adam (Natasha) Day of Beaver Dam, Kentucky; sister, Lynne Day of Colorado Springs, Colorado; uncle, Ron Imlay of Jewell, Iowa and nephew, Nicholas (Kristen) Day of Tucson, Arizona, and a host of friends. Mike never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Larry" Day, grandparents, Robert and Byrdie Imlay and Charles Ernest and Bess Alice Day. The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at John Stoddard Cancer Center, Mission Cancer + Blood, Unity Point Powell 3 and Kavanagh House for their care and words of comfort. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts. "When in doubt, just gas it." Funeral Service Saturday, March 5, 2022 4:00 PM Visitation Friday, March 4, 2022 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care 1721 Park St Perry, Iowa 50220