of Mountain Home, AR
October 30, 2029 - February 6, 2025
Belva Dean (Holker) Day was born on October 30, 1929, in Atchison Township, Missouri and disappeared on February 6, 2025 at the age of 95. She was located on the Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, Arkansas on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was the fourth of eight children born to Henry and Pearl Holker. She married Robert E. (Bob) Day on July 17, 1949 and one daughter was born of this union.
Belva was a homemaker most of her life while raising their daughter. She worked for the State of Iowa while living in Creston, Iowa. Bob and Belva enjoyed golfing, playing cards, fishing and when they became grandparents, traveling to visit their most treasured gift: their grandchildren and later their three great granddaughters.
Belva is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Patti) Ades and son-in-law Brian, granddaughter Heather Killian and grandson, Christopher (Kary Beth) Ades; three wonderful great granddaughters: Khesley Ades, Isla Killian and Kailor Ades; two sisters: Delores (Jack) Hill of Corning, Iowa/Fort Smith, Arkansas, Cheryle Head of Rogers, Arkansas and sister-in-law Catherine Holker of Creston, Iowa. She had many special nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews as well as life long friends of 70 plus years, Gene and Isabelle Thomas of Blair, Nebraska.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Lavone, Darlene, Lola, Carol Ann and brother, Doyle and husband of 70 years Bob. She did not want a funeral, but her wish was for Bob and her to be buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery family plot in Corning, Iowa which will be done early summer. Memorials may be directed to the family.
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28 Condolence(s)
Katherine
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
As I was last person who saw that day she left NAEC , when I walk in… as found out that she went missing I have been praying everyday to be found. My heart goes for the family members prayers …
Aden Graham
Sunday, March 16, 2025
I’ve been praying ever since I herd about Mrs. Belva Day Went Missing. Y’all are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Gail Kever
Saturday, March 15, 2025
May God bring you strength and comfort in the days to come.
My prayers are with you.
Catherine Webb
Friday, March 14, 2025
You brought so many people together in the search for you. The majority of us had never met you, but we all loved you. Because you you, my faith in humanity has been restored. You will forever be our Angel with a Beautiful Smile!
Glenda Salmon
Friday, March 14, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Cynthia Rogers
Friday, March 14, 2025
Prayers and condolences to the family at this time. May you all find peace and comfort from this day forward
Melinda Brown
Friday, March 14, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort and strength.
Sandra Phenix
Friday, March 14, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of Belva, prayers for comfort and peace in this time of sorrow and the unknown in her last days of journey here on this earth, may the memories of her life bring comfort to all!!!!
Pam Pringle
Friday, March 14, 2025
Mrs Belva Day we prayed and prayed for you to be found safe and soon, but God had other plans for you. Mrs Belva Day you became America's Mom and Grandma, you are loved and missed by so many. Mrs Belva Day you rest now in God's arms. Continuing special prayers for your family and friends. Sending our heartfelt condolences to your family and friends. From my family to yours.
Sondra Gault
Friday, March 14, 2025
Much love and prayers for you and your family from day 1. Please know yall are in our hearts and prayers. Praying for peace. Turn to God for guidance.
Vanessa-Leigh Ray
Friday, March 14, 2025
Amazing how one sweet woman could bring so many together. Prayers for her family, and especially her daughter. Rest in the sweet peace of our Lord.
Tim Rodney
Friday, March 14, 2025
Sending my condolences
Nancy L Matthews
Friday, March 14, 2025
I'm so sorry for the loss of Ms. Belva Day. Prayers for each one of you.
Phyllis Hodges
Friday, March 14, 2025
We prayed for your safe return; God had a different plan for you. May you rest in peace Ms. Day. You will be missed by so many. God Bless. Phyllis Hodges, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Paula Roddy
Friday, March 14, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy
So many of us on the Facebook Group page were praying for a safe return home
Now we are all praying for peace for the family
Deepest condolences
Paula Roddy
All of us here at Parkwest Village and all around Mtn.Home
Linda "Cosbey" Hoskins
Friday, March 14, 2025
We may have never met in this life but I'm sure we'll meet in heaven.
All the days & nights you were missing I Prayed everyone Prayed for you to be found safe.
We can say now Gods will your safe with him now.
I continue praying for Your Family, My heart breaks for them.
Sending Deepest sympathy & condolences to all.
Your Family now has another Angel to watch over them so until we all meet again RIP
Nan E. Quinney
Friday, March 14, 2025
Patti, Brian and all your sweet kiddos, we love you so much. We are praying for your healing process over Miss Belva's passing.
Linda Crotts
Friday, March 14, 2025
Thoughts and prayers continue for all her family, friends and strangers who came together to look for her. She brought a nation together for a common cause. Prayers for comfort and peace for the family.
Cindy Hummrich
Thursday, March 13, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May the Lord heal you with peace and comfort, and in time, renewed joy in your precious memories.
Jessica R McFarland
Thursday, March 13, 2025
RIP belva day fly high with those beautiful angels rest easy now I didn't even know you but I had 2 grandma's and I miss them dearly I thought about you every day I contacted people to help your family find you gone to soon but never forgotten I hope you and your husband is up in heaven together dancing
Casey Dison
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Sending our prayers to all the family.
The Dison family
Marilyn Walton
Thursday, March 13, 2025
So sorry for the loss of your Mom, mom in law, grandmother and great grandmother. Prayers for peace and comfort are with you at this time! No words can express anything to make your heart hurt less!!! God bless!!!
Jacki Spotts
Thursday, March 13, 2025
We were glued to the news watching your story and praying for you. We know you are with your beloved husband. Rest in peace sweet lady.
Terri (Cooney) Messer
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Our prayers are with you Patti and your family during this difficult time. Remember you have the precious memories ! Hugs for all of you.
Chuck Thitoff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
So very Sorry. Words just don’t describe your pain
Carl Wayne and Penne Wooldridge
Thursday, March 13, 2025
We was so sad to hear of Mrs. Belva's passing. You will all be in our prayers.
Eddie and Tammy Cotter
Thursday, March 13, 2025
We have been praying for your family, So sorry for your loss.
Craig and Debbie Ades
Thursday, March 13, 2025
We are so sorry. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Love to all of you.