She was born April 18, 1916, at Smithfield, Utah, to George Robinson Kearl and Violet Rebecca Pitcher Kearl. She grew up and attended schools in the area.
On June 5, 1940, she married Rex Elwood in Brigham City, Utah. They were later sealed in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple on June 13, 1945. He preceded her in death November 17, 1999. She was a mother and homemaker and worked as a sales clerk in various grocery stores, drug stores, fabric and clothing stores. She also spent time volunteering at the hospital.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings, including Homemaking Counselor, Homemaking Leader, and Quilting Chairman in the Relief Society organization. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and crafts. Phyllis especially loved her family and had great love and concern for each one of them.
Survivors are:
Son: Richard D. (Carolyn) Elwood, Boise
Daughter: Nancy R. (Robert) Pattee, Idaho Falls
Son: Randy K. (Debra) Elwood, Idaho Falls
Son: Kevin R. Elwood, Idaho Falls
Brother: James Kearl, Salt Lake City, UT
Sister: Beverly Hansen, Ogden, Utah
Sister: Laura Monson, Salt Lake City, UT
Sister: Donna Bergener, Logan, UT
18 Grandchildren and 29 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her husband, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006, at the Idaho Falls LDS Woodruff 1st Ward (1660 - 12th Street) with Bishop LaMar Densley, officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and for one hour prior to the services at the church.
Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.
She was born April 18, 1916, at Smithfield, Utah, to George Robinson Kearl and Violet Rebecca Pitcher Kearl. She grew up and attended schools in the area.
On June 5, 1940, she married Rex Elwood in Brigham City, Utah. They were later sealed in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple on June 13, 1945. He preceded her in death November 17, 1999. She was a mother and homemaker and worked as a sales clerk in various grocery stores, drug stores, fabric and clothing stores. She also spent time volunteering at the hospital.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings, including Homemaking Counselor, Homemaking Leader, and Quilting Chairman in the Relief Society organization. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and crafts. Phyllis especially loved her family and had great love and concern for each one of them.
Survivors are:
Son: Richard D. (Carolyn) Elwood, Boise
Daughter: Nancy R. (Robert) Pattee, Idaho Falls
Son: Randy K. (Debra) Elwood, Idaho Falls
Son: Kevin R. Elwood, Idaho Falls
Brother: James Kearl, Salt Lake City, UT
Sister: Beverly Hansen, Ogden, Utah
Sister: Laura Monson, Salt Lake City, UT
Sister: Donna Bergener, Logan, UT
18 Grandchildren and 29 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her husband, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2006, at the Idaho Falls LDS Woodruff 1st Ward (1660 - 12th Street) with Bishop LaMar Densley, officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and for one hour prior to the services at the church.
Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.
Family Members
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Stillman George Kearl
1908–1909
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Violet Kearl
1910–1910
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Wilda May Kearl Taggart
1911–2001
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Gwen Della Kearl Demman
1914–1994
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Elizabeth Kearl
1918–1918
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William Kearl
1918–1918
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John Kearl
1919–1919
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Clayton James "Jim" Kearl
1921–2018
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Robert Sterling Kearl Sr
1923–2001
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Cyril Pitcher Kearl
1926–1984
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Beverly Kearl Hansen
1930–2008
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Donna Lou Kearl Bergener
1934–2018
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