Phyllis Bunker, 91 of Arlington, SD died Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Arlington.
Phyllis Marie Boldt was born January 17, 1920 on a farm in Hamlin County, SD to Otto and Clara (Domagala) Boldt.
Phyllis grew up on farms and attended grade school at Cleveland Four in Hamlin County. She graduated from Bryant High School in 1939. Afterward, Phyllis lived in Chicago for a year. She moved back to South Dakota to attend Watertown Beauty Academy. After graduating, she worked in several salons, starting in Lake Preston as an apprentice before she qualified for her manager's license. Phyllis ran her own salon out of her home for many years, until she could no longer. At the age of 80, she was known as the state's oldest licensed practicing hair dresser. On December 7, 1947 she married James Bunker. The couple lived in Arlington, SD where they raised three children together. James passed away on September 6, 1981.
Phyllis was a devoted member of St. John's Catholic Church. She had many hobbies such as baking, sewing, gardening, reading and playing cards. Although, her favorite hobby was being a grandma as there was nothing she wouldn't do for her grandkids. She will be remembered most for her generosity as a common saying of hers was, "What's mine is yours."
Phyllis is survived by her three children; John (Linda) Bunker, Janice (Gene) Lohan and Peg (Terry) Rowbotham all of Arlington, SD; eight grandchildren; Jim Bunker, Sandy Tawzer, Greg Lohan, Dave Lohan, Jeramie Lohan. Bob Rowbotham, Jenny Bickett and Kimberly Rowbotham; fifteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James, infant son James, her parents, three brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bunker will be at 10:30 am on Monday, October 24, 2011 at St. John's Catholic Church in Arlington with Fr. Gregg Frankman officiating, burial will be in the Arlington City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Sunday, October 23, 2011 with a prayer service starting at 7:00 pm in the church and preceding services on Monday.
Phyllis Marie Boldt was born January 17, 1920 on a farm in Hamlin County, SD to Otto and Clara (Domagala) Boldt.
Phyllis grew up on farms and attended grade school at Cleveland Four in Hamlin County. She graduated from Bryant High School in 1939. Afterward, Phyllis lived in Chicago for a year. She moved back to South Dakota to attend Watertown Beauty Academy. After graduating, she worked in several salons, starting in Lake Preston as an apprentice before she qualified for her manager's license. Phyllis ran her own salon out of her home for many years, until she could no longer. At the age of 80, she was known as the state's oldest licensed practicing hair dresser. On December 7, 1947 she married James Bunker. The couple lived in Arlington, SD where they raised three children together. James passed away on September 6, 1981.
Phyllis was a devoted member of St. John's Catholic Church. She had many hobbies such as baking, sewing, gardening, reading and playing cards. Although, her favorite hobby was being a grandma as there was nothing she wouldn't do for her grandkids. She will be remembered most for her generosity as a common saying of hers was, "What's mine is yours."
Phyllis is survived by her three children; John (Linda) Bunker, Janice (Gene) Lohan and Peg (Terry) Rowbotham all of Arlington, SD; eight grandchildren; Jim Bunker, Sandy Tawzer, Greg Lohan, Dave Lohan, Jeramie Lohan. Bob Rowbotham, Jenny Bickett and Kimberly Rowbotham; fifteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James, infant son James, her parents, three brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bunker will be at 10:30 am on Monday, October 24, 2011 at St. John's Catholic Church in Arlington with Fr. Gregg Frankman officiating, burial will be in the Arlington City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Sunday, October 23, 2011 with a prayer service starting at 7:00 pm in the church and preceding services on Monday.
Phyllis Bunker, 91 of Arlington, SD died Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Arlington.
Phyllis Marie Boldt was born January 17, 1920 on a farm in Hamlin County, SD to Otto and Clara (Domagala) Boldt.
Phyllis grew up on farms and attended grade school at Cleveland Four in Hamlin County. She graduated from Bryant High School in 1939. Afterward, Phyllis lived in Chicago for a year. She moved back to South Dakota to attend Watertown Beauty Academy. After graduating, she worked in several salons, starting in Lake Preston as an apprentice before she qualified for her manager's license. Phyllis ran her own salon out of her home for many years, until she could no longer. At the age of 80, she was known as the state's oldest licensed practicing hair dresser. On December 7, 1947 she married James Bunker. The couple lived in Arlington, SD where they raised three children together. James passed away on September 6, 1981.
Phyllis was a devoted member of St. John's Catholic Church. She had many hobbies such as baking, sewing, gardening, reading and playing cards. Although, her favorite hobby was being a grandma as there was nothing she wouldn't do for her grandkids. She will be remembered most for her generosity as a common saying of hers was, "What's mine is yours."
Phyllis is survived by her three children; John (Linda) Bunker, Janice (Gene) Lohan and Peg (Terry) Rowbotham all of Arlington, SD; eight grandchildren; Jim Bunker, Sandy Tawzer, Greg Lohan, Dave Lohan, Jeramie Lohan. Bob Rowbotham, Jenny Bickett and Kimberly Rowbotham; fifteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James, infant son James, her parents, three brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bunker will be at 10:30 am on Monday, October 24, 2011 at St. John's Catholic Church in Arlington with Fr. Gregg Frankman officiating, burial will be in the Arlington City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Sunday, October 23, 2011 with a prayer service starting at 7:00 pm in the church and preceding services on Monday.
Phyllis Marie Boldt was born January 17, 1920 on a farm in Hamlin County, SD to Otto and Clara (Domagala) Boldt.
Phyllis grew up on farms and attended grade school at Cleveland Four in Hamlin County. She graduated from Bryant High School in 1939. Afterward, Phyllis lived in Chicago for a year. She moved back to South Dakota to attend Watertown Beauty Academy. After graduating, she worked in several salons, starting in Lake Preston as an apprentice before she qualified for her manager's license. Phyllis ran her own salon out of her home for many years, until she could no longer. At the age of 80, she was known as the state's oldest licensed practicing hair dresser. On December 7, 1947 she married James Bunker. The couple lived in Arlington, SD where they raised three children together. James passed away on September 6, 1981.
Phyllis was a devoted member of St. John's Catholic Church. She had many hobbies such as baking, sewing, gardening, reading and playing cards. Although, her favorite hobby was being a grandma as there was nothing she wouldn't do for her grandkids. She will be remembered most for her generosity as a common saying of hers was, "What's mine is yours."
Phyllis is survived by her three children; John (Linda) Bunker, Janice (Gene) Lohan and Peg (Terry) Rowbotham all of Arlington, SD; eight grandchildren; Jim Bunker, Sandy Tawzer, Greg Lohan, Dave Lohan, Jeramie Lohan. Bob Rowbotham, Jenny Bickett and Kimberly Rowbotham; fifteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James, infant son James, her parents, three brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bunker will be at 10:30 am on Monday, October 24, 2011 at St. John's Catholic Church in Arlington with Fr. Gregg Frankman officiating, burial will be in the Arlington City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Sunday, October 23, 2011 with a prayer service starting at 7:00 pm in the church and preceding services on Monday.
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