F. Victor Daily
1923 - 2020
Obituary
F. Victor Daily 96, died Wednesday
April 15, 2020 at Kansan Christian Home in Newton. He was born
November 9, 1923 in Knowles, Oklahoma to Forrest and Addie E.
(Sanders) Daily.
Vic served his county in the U.S. Army
where he retired with the earned rank of Major. During his working
years in Newton he made himself available to many veterans helping
them navigate the benefits offered to veterans.
On December 4, 1947 he married Wilda L.
"Billie" Sexton at Junction City, Kansas and she preceded
him in death on February 29, 2004.
Vic was a longtime active member of the
First United Methodist Church in Newton where he served the church on
various committees and was instrumental in getting the elevator
installed in the church.
He was a graduate of the Cincinnati
School of Embalming, which is considered one of the finest mortuary
schools in the country. After serving an apprenticeship in Junction
City he faithfully served the Newton community for many decades as a
funeral director and embalmer working both at the former Draper
Funeral Home and retiring from the Petersen Funeral Home. Following
his retirement, the funeral home employees often called upon Vic to
share his many years of experience and advice.
Vic was an avid golfer could often be
found on local courses enjoying time with his friends and family. He
continued to golf well into his 90's .
Vic was a wood worker and enjoyed
fixing things for his family, friends and especially his grandkids.
He was a lifelong member of the Newton VFW and a 70 year member of
the Newton Masonic Lodge 142 AF&AM and the Shrine He also was a
member of the Newton Lions Club where he remained active following
his retirement. Family was important to Vic and he greatly looked
forward to spending time and visits from his children and
grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughters: Betty
(Pat) Sturgeon and Vicki (Steve) Chambers; twin sons: Jim (Janet)
Daily and John (Barbara) Daily. He is also survived by 12
grandchildren: Bob Sturgeon, Jeff Sturgeon, Lori Arellano, Scott
Daily, Jason Daily, Alexandria Daily, Sarah Senger, Carrie Chambers,
Jennifer West, Johnnie Daily, Jymme Gillespie, and Jessica Torres.
There are 26 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchildren that
survive.
Vic is preceded in death by his parents
and his wife.
Due to the COVID 19 restrictions
private family graveside committal will be held at Restlawn Gardens
of Memory in Rural Newton with The Reverend Amos McCarthy presiding.
Memorials in Vic's name may be made to
the First United Methodist Church in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
