Amy Longmaid Parker-Day, 60, departed this life on October 26, 2014 at her home in Helena, Montana. The great love she lived will always be remembered. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 11:00am at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church on Benton Ave.
Born on March 14, 1954, in Helena, MT, Amy was the youngest of the 5 children of Harold and Barbara Longmaid. Amy grew up in Helena and graduated from Helena High School in 1972. Soon afterwards, she married George Gregory “Greg” Allen. They had three children whom she lovingly adored throughout her life: Brandy, Carter, and Doug. Her marriage to Greg was brief and she later married Timothy D. Meagher (deceased). On March 19, 2011, Amy married her cherished sweetheart, Roger Day.
Amy and Roger built the life that she had always sought: loving family relationships, surrounded by God’s creatures, with a nourishing home where they welcomed friends and those in need. Amy had many joys in life including horseback riding, animals of all kinds, cooking, gatherings with loved ones, and boating.
Amy is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Barbara; and her sister Hardy Steel.
Amy is survived by her husband, Roger Day; daughter Brandy Keller and her husband Ryan and their children Grant, Georgia, and Gwendolyn (Louisville, CO); son Doug Allen (Fort Collins, CO); son Carter Allen (Raleigh, NC); stepson Travis Day and his wife Stefani and their children Rhobi and Remington (Blue Ridge, TX); adopted niece Lindsey Steel and her son, Levi (Seattle WA); adopted niece Carrie Steel and her husband Drew Warren and their children Parker and Asher (Seattle, WA); sister Jeanne Jones; sister Mary Kelley and husband Jack; niece Sydney Culver; nephew Tyson Culver; brother Brook Longmaid and family; aunt Mildred Boorman; cousin Jim Boorman and his family; and many excellent friends including Lew Morris, Mike and Patty Frederick, Trent Syness and many, many others. You know who you are, Sals. Amy’s family wishes for you to love each other and live life well in her memory. God Bless.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Tiffany & Matthew Parliament says
Our sweet Amy was a ray of sunshine where ever she went (that’s an understatement). She was a friend to all within seconds. You knew you were loved simply being in her presence. Amy was so beautiful, giving, beautifully-spirited, and truly a blessing in our lives. Our hearts are absolutely broken over this loss. To the loved ones she’s left behind, may you find comfort in the love of those that still surround you and healing in the sweet memories she has left you with. Amy touched the lives of so many and she will not be forgotten…but she will be missed. Greatly missed.
Missy Quigley says
Amy was a close friend within days. She would give you the shirt off her back. She loved talking about all the positives in life, laughing at silly griefs and chatting for hours about our various animals. She was hands down the most dedicated foaling attendant I’ve ever seen. She loved those mares and foals(have to go check my “cute babies” she’d say. The next thing I’d know it would be 3 in the morning and she”d be grooming and talking to an old crabby mare making her gentle in a hurry. We loved talking about the spiritual side of life and how to better ourselves. She was in love with Roger as she always had his whereabouts and what he had said or done with the animals in the first few sentences when I spoke to her. He was always on her mind. I am forever grateful to have crossed paths with such a beautiful soul. I feel she is a part of me forever. I will miss her and bring her gentle smile to mind every time I think of her.
Loree Steckler says
Although it has been many years since I have had any contact with Amy (with the exception of Facebook) I was so sorry to hear of her passing. I will always treasure the fun times I shared over the years with Amy and remember all of the laughs we shared at her sister Mary’s house. She will be missed. My condolences to all of her family.
Marci Smiley says
Amy came into my life at the age of 11 when she married my dad. She has been one of the brightest lights in my life for the past 36 years and will continue to shine forever in memory. She was a mom and friend to me and a wonderful grandma to Andrew, Brett and Chase. My husband Rob, myself and the boys send condolences to all who were lucky enough to have her in their life.
Judy (Harris) Baker says
Whenever I think of Amy, I smile. She was that kind of person. I remember her as a thoughtful and sweet girl in high school and every time I saw her in the years that followed I noticed that she never changed. I was so sad to hear of her passing. What sorrowful time for her loved ones and those friends she leaves behind. I hope the amazing memories you made with her will carry you through your loss until that day comes when you, too, can think of her and smile. I was blessed to call her ‘friend’.
Carla Neugebauer says
i have never met a kinder, more loving person than Amy…loved her so much and so sorry we were not in touch for the past few years…so soooo sad and such a loss to this world.
Marilyn Trevino says
Dearest Amy,
I am so sad. God’s speed. I know you are riding one of your favorite horses along a babbling brook. Love you. You are one of the most special people I have ever met. Thank you for being my friend.
Jeff Fisher says
Amy worked for me as an administration assistant at our business on Big Mountain, Whitefish, Montana in the 80s. She was by far one of the most positive people I have ever known. She always had a smile on her face. People told me that they loved it when Amy answered the phone. She was so upbeat and a pleasure to talk to. Amy made going to work very pleasurable. She was so good at taking my thoughts and putting them down in great form that helped make me a success in the business. Amy was a good friend and we stayed in touch (usually she would call on my birthday and I would try to do the same). She introduced me to Lew and the stone quarry where I made several trips for rock for my building projects. Never have I met such a positive, wonderful person. I was so sad to hear of her passing. Would love to be in Helena today to celebrate her life with her many friends and family. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones. Amy was truly a wonderful person and will be sorely missed by many.