Phyllis was born on October 17, 1924 to George and Minnie (Mason) Laing on a cattle ranch in Mackay, Idaho, with a view of Mt. Borah. She was the third of six children.
Growing up Phyllis enjoyed ice skating on the Mackay Reservoir and tells of riding horses to school. She detested horses though, because they would nip at her bottom, and balk. It was hard work growing up on the ranch. There was no running water so frequent trips to the nearby creek were needed. The log cabin had a wood stove for heat and cooking. She helped her mother can everything they could to make it through the tough winters.
In 1940 her family moved to Boise and farmed the land which is now the Ada County Jail. She graduated from Boise High in 1942. After graduation Phyllis was hoping to attend nursing school, but was too young to apply so she attended Links Business School for secretarial training and worked at New York Life.
Phyllis was introduced to Robert (Bob) Brown by her brother, Jack, who was dating Bob’s sister, Florence. Within a week they were dating. It was said Bob was just smitten with Phyllis.
On February 21, 1948 Bob and Phyllis were married. Their very good friendsm Maureen and “Hutch” Hutchingsm were their witnesses. They farmed in the Kuna area running a “Grade A” dairy. In 1950 they welcomed a baby girl, Judy, in 1952 a son, Genem and in 1955 a son, Bob.
Phyllis was an amazing homemaker, excellent cook, and spent hours gardening, canning, and freezing food for winter. There was never a weed in their garden. They always had beautiful flowers every year and roses, although Bob was the one that loved the roses. Her apple pie was the BEST, but she was never able to write down a recipe because she made her crust by feel. There were always two vegetables with every dinner. The family home was always clean and organized. She was never still because there was always work to do.
When the kids were teenagers Bob bought a ski boat and the family spent many Sundays at Lucky Peak. Phyllis didn’t water ski though. She was content sitting up front with Bob and watching the kids.
On Saturday nights Bob and Phyllis enjoyed dancing at the Elks with their large group of friends.
In 1983 Bob retired and sold the farm. He and his sons built a beautiful home in Meridian. In retirement they enjoyed camping, fishing, helping with grandkids in every way, attending many school functions, and watching them in whatever sport they were in.
Phyllis was a gifted seamstress and made her granddaughters several beautiful dresses and costumes. Their home was always open and often had family staying with them. They enjoyed taking road trips with friends and family. Phyllis was afraid of heights so after flying to Hawaii once, flying was out. In 1999 she fought breast cancer and won.
Bob passed away on July 1, 2001 and she missed him terribly, but stayed busy. After Bob was gone her sisters, Barbara and Kathleen, would stay with her every September for three weeks. She really enjoyed the talks and walks they shared until Barbara could no longer make it to Idaho.
She enjoyed playing cards with her dear friends Mazie Archibald, Vi Cegnar, Dale Smith and Dorothy Hanson. Although she says she never won, and enjoyed going to church at Wright Congregational Church. Her schedule revolved around her favorite shows, General Hospital, Lawrence Welk and Dancing with the Stars.
Phyllis was able to continue living at home with the help of her family and her “adopted son” and neighbor, Wade Nielsen.
In December 2015 Phyllis started having difficulty breathing. They eventually found a tumor behind her pacemaker that had been hiding for years. On Saturday, March 5th she was taken to St. Luke’s Meridian with breathing difficulty, after her Lawrence Welk show of course. On Sunday, March 6th she continued to struggle breathing and she passed away without pain at 11:15 pm surrounded by her children.
All of those that knew her thought she would live forever. She lived life to the fullest and was not quite ready to leave us. She had plans this spring, flowers to pick out and lots to do. We were so blessed to have her in our lives. She will be incredibly missed, but her legacy will live on in her family.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents: George and Minnie Mason Laing; her husband, Bob Brown; her brothers: Jack and Charles; and sister, Barbara Fisher.
She is survived by her children: Judy (Gary) Green, Gene (Patti) Brown, Bob (Deb) Brown, sisters, Janis Madison and Kathleen Messerly; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research and treatment.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Gary Tubbs, his nurse Krystal, and the staff at St. Luke’s Meridian for their compassionate care.
A celebration of life will be held at the Meridian United Methodist Church, 240 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian, under the direction of Senior Pastor John Mars at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at the Meridian Cemetery. A lunch will be served at the church following the service for friends and family.
Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.
Growing up Phyllis enjoyed ice skating on the Mackay Reservoir and tells of riding horses to school. She detested horses though, because they would nip at her bottom, and balk. It was hard work growing up on the ranch. There was no running water so frequent trips to the nearby creek were needed. The log cabin had a wood stove for heat and cooking. She helped her mother can everything they could to make it through the tough winters.
In 1940 her family moved to Boise and farmed the land which is now the Ada County Jail. She graduated from Boise High in 1942. After graduation Phyllis was hoping to attend nursing school, but was too young to apply so she attended Links Business School for secretarial training and worked at New York Life.
Phyllis was introduced to Robert (Bob) Brown by her brother, Jack, who was dating Bob’s sister, Florence. Within a week they were dating. It was said Bob was just smitten with Phyllis.
On February 21, 1948 Bob and Phyllis were married. Their very good friendsm Maureen and “Hutch” Hutchingsm were their witnesses. They farmed in the Kuna area running a “Grade A” dairy. In 1950 they welcomed a baby girl, Judy, in 1952 a son, Genem and in 1955 a son, Bob.
Phyllis was an amazing homemaker, excellent cook, and spent hours gardening, canning, and freezing food for winter. There was never a weed in their garden. They always had beautiful flowers every year and roses, although Bob was the one that loved the roses. Her apple pie was the BEST, but she was never able to write down a recipe because she made her crust by feel. There were always two vegetables with every dinner. The family home was always clean and organized. She was never still because there was always work to do.
When the kids were teenagers Bob bought a ski boat and the family spent many Sundays at Lucky Peak. Phyllis didn’t water ski though. She was content sitting up front with Bob and watching the kids.
On Saturday nights Bob and Phyllis enjoyed dancing at the Elks with their large group of friends.
In 1983 Bob retired and sold the farm. He and his sons built a beautiful home in Meridian. In retirement they enjoyed camping, fishing, helping with grandkids in every way, attending many school functions, and watching them in whatever sport they were in.
Phyllis was a gifted seamstress and made her granddaughters several beautiful dresses and costumes. Their home was always open and often had family staying with them. They enjoyed taking road trips with friends and family. Phyllis was afraid of heights so after flying to Hawaii once, flying was out. In 1999 she fought breast cancer and won.
Bob passed away on July 1, 2001 and she missed him terribly, but stayed busy. After Bob was gone her sisters, Barbara and Kathleen, would stay with her every September for three weeks. She really enjoyed the talks and walks they shared until Barbara could no longer make it to Idaho.
She enjoyed playing cards with her dear friends Mazie Archibald, Vi Cegnar, Dale Smith and Dorothy Hanson. Although she says she never won, and enjoyed going to church at Wright Congregational Church. Her schedule revolved around her favorite shows, General Hospital, Lawrence Welk and Dancing with the Stars.
Phyllis was able to continue living at home with the help of her family and her “adopted son” and neighbor, Wade Nielsen.
In December 2015 Phyllis started having difficulty breathing. They eventually found a tumor behind her pacemaker that had been hiding for years. On Saturday, March 5th she was taken to St. Luke’s Meridian with breathing difficulty, after her Lawrence Welk show of course. On Sunday, March 6th she continued to struggle breathing and she passed away without pain at 11:15 pm surrounded by her children.
All of those that knew her thought she would live forever. She lived life to the fullest and was not quite ready to leave us. She had plans this spring, flowers to pick out and lots to do. We were so blessed to have her in our lives. She will be incredibly missed, but her legacy will live on in her family.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents: George and Minnie Mason Laing; her husband, Bob Brown; her brothers: Jack and Charles; and sister, Barbara Fisher.
She is survived by her children: Judy (Gary) Green, Gene (Patti) Brown, Bob (Deb) Brown, sisters, Janis Madison and Kathleen Messerly; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research and treatment.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Gary Tubbs, his nurse Krystal, and the staff at St. Luke’s Meridian for their compassionate care.
A celebration of life will be held at the Meridian United Methodist Church, 240 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian, under the direction of Senior Pastor John Mars at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at the Meridian Cemetery. A lunch will be served at the church following the service for friends and family.
Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.
Phyllis was born on October 17, 1924 to George and Minnie (Mason) Laing on a cattle ranch in Mackay, Idaho, with a view of Mt. Borah. She was the third of six children.
Growing up Phyllis enjoyed ice skating on the Mackay Reservoir and tells of riding horses to school. She detested horses though, because they would nip at her bottom, and balk. It was hard work growing up on the ranch. There was no running water so frequent trips to the nearby creek were needed. The log cabin had a wood stove for heat and cooking. She helped her mother can everything they could to make it through the tough winters.
In 1940 her family moved to Boise and farmed the land which is now the Ada County Jail. She graduated from Boise High in 1942. After graduation Phyllis was hoping to attend nursing school, but was too young to apply so she attended Links Business School for secretarial training and worked at New York Life.
Phyllis was introduced to Robert (Bob) Brown by her brother, Jack, who was dating Bob’s sister, Florence. Within a week they were dating. It was said Bob was just smitten with Phyllis.
On February 21, 1948 Bob and Phyllis were married. Their very good friendsm Maureen and “Hutch” Hutchingsm were their witnesses. They farmed in the Kuna area running a “Grade A” dairy. In 1950 they welcomed a baby girl, Judy, in 1952 a son, Genem and in 1955 a son, Bob.
Phyllis was an amazing homemaker, excellent cook, and spent hours gardening, canning, and freezing food for winter. There was never a weed in their garden. They always had beautiful flowers every year and roses, although Bob was the one that loved the roses. Her apple pie was the BEST, but she was never able to write down a recipe because she made her crust by feel. There were always two vegetables with every dinner. The family home was always clean and organized. She was never still because there was always work to do.
When the kids were teenagers Bob bought a ski boat and the family spent many Sundays at Lucky Peak. Phyllis didn’t water ski though. She was content sitting up front with Bob and watching the kids.
On Saturday nights Bob and Phyllis enjoyed dancing at the Elks with their large group of friends.
In 1983 Bob retired and sold the farm. He and his sons built a beautiful home in Meridian. In retirement they enjoyed camping, fishing, helping with grandkids in every way, attending many school functions, and watching them in whatever sport they were in.
Phyllis was a gifted seamstress and made her granddaughters several beautiful dresses and costumes. Their home was always open and often had family staying with them. They enjoyed taking road trips with friends and family. Phyllis was afraid of heights so after flying to Hawaii once, flying was out. In 1999 she fought breast cancer and won.
Bob passed away on July 1, 2001 and she missed him terribly, but stayed busy. After Bob was gone her sisters, Barbara and Kathleen, would stay with her every September for three weeks. She really enjoyed the talks and walks they shared until Barbara could no longer make it to Idaho.
She enjoyed playing cards with her dear friends Mazie Archibald, Vi Cegnar, Dale Smith and Dorothy Hanson. Although she says she never won, and enjoyed going to church at Wright Congregational Church. Her schedule revolved around her favorite shows, General Hospital, Lawrence Welk and Dancing with the Stars.
Phyllis was able to continue living at home with the help of her family and her “adopted son” and neighbor, Wade Nielsen.
In December 2015 Phyllis started having difficulty breathing. They eventually found a tumor behind her pacemaker that had been hiding for years. On Saturday, March 5th she was taken to St. Luke’s Meridian with breathing difficulty, after her Lawrence Welk show of course. On Sunday, March 6th she continued to struggle breathing and she passed away without pain at 11:15 pm surrounded by her children.
All of those that knew her thought she would live forever. She lived life to the fullest and was not quite ready to leave us. She had plans this spring, flowers to pick out and lots to do. We were so blessed to have her in our lives. She will be incredibly missed, but her legacy will live on in her family.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents: George and Minnie Mason Laing; her husband, Bob Brown; her brothers: Jack and Charles; and sister, Barbara Fisher.
She is survived by her children: Judy (Gary) Green, Gene (Patti) Brown, Bob (Deb) Brown, sisters, Janis Madison and Kathleen Messerly; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research and treatment.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Gary Tubbs, his nurse Krystal, and the staff at St. Luke’s Meridian for their compassionate care.
A celebration of life will be held at the Meridian United Methodist Church, 240 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian, under the direction of Senior Pastor John Mars at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at the Meridian Cemetery. A lunch will be served at the church following the service for friends and family.
Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.
Growing up Phyllis enjoyed ice skating on the Mackay Reservoir and tells of riding horses to school. She detested horses though, because they would nip at her bottom, and balk. It was hard work growing up on the ranch. There was no running water so frequent trips to the nearby creek were needed. The log cabin had a wood stove for heat and cooking. She helped her mother can everything they could to make it through the tough winters.
In 1940 her family moved to Boise and farmed the land which is now the Ada County Jail. She graduated from Boise High in 1942. After graduation Phyllis was hoping to attend nursing school, but was too young to apply so she attended Links Business School for secretarial training and worked at New York Life.
Phyllis was introduced to Robert (Bob) Brown by her brother, Jack, who was dating Bob’s sister, Florence. Within a week they were dating. It was said Bob was just smitten with Phyllis.
On February 21, 1948 Bob and Phyllis were married. Their very good friendsm Maureen and “Hutch” Hutchingsm were their witnesses. They farmed in the Kuna area running a “Grade A” dairy. In 1950 they welcomed a baby girl, Judy, in 1952 a son, Genem and in 1955 a son, Bob.
Phyllis was an amazing homemaker, excellent cook, and spent hours gardening, canning, and freezing food for winter. There was never a weed in their garden. They always had beautiful flowers every year and roses, although Bob was the one that loved the roses. Her apple pie was the BEST, but she was never able to write down a recipe because she made her crust by feel. There were always two vegetables with every dinner. The family home was always clean and organized. She was never still because there was always work to do.
When the kids were teenagers Bob bought a ski boat and the family spent many Sundays at Lucky Peak. Phyllis didn’t water ski though. She was content sitting up front with Bob and watching the kids.
On Saturday nights Bob and Phyllis enjoyed dancing at the Elks with their large group of friends.
In 1983 Bob retired and sold the farm. He and his sons built a beautiful home in Meridian. In retirement they enjoyed camping, fishing, helping with grandkids in every way, attending many school functions, and watching them in whatever sport they were in.
Phyllis was a gifted seamstress and made her granddaughters several beautiful dresses and costumes. Their home was always open and often had family staying with them. They enjoyed taking road trips with friends and family. Phyllis was afraid of heights so after flying to Hawaii once, flying was out. In 1999 she fought breast cancer and won.
Bob passed away on July 1, 2001 and she missed him terribly, but stayed busy. After Bob was gone her sisters, Barbara and Kathleen, would stay with her every September for three weeks. She really enjoyed the talks and walks they shared until Barbara could no longer make it to Idaho.
She enjoyed playing cards with her dear friends Mazie Archibald, Vi Cegnar, Dale Smith and Dorothy Hanson. Although she says she never won, and enjoyed going to church at Wright Congregational Church. Her schedule revolved around her favorite shows, General Hospital, Lawrence Welk and Dancing with the Stars.
Phyllis was able to continue living at home with the help of her family and her “adopted son” and neighbor, Wade Nielsen.
In December 2015 Phyllis started having difficulty breathing. They eventually found a tumor behind her pacemaker that had been hiding for years. On Saturday, March 5th she was taken to St. Luke’s Meridian with breathing difficulty, after her Lawrence Welk show of course. On Sunday, March 6th she continued to struggle breathing and she passed away without pain at 11:15 pm surrounded by her children.
All of those that knew her thought she would live forever. She lived life to the fullest and was not quite ready to leave us. She had plans this spring, flowers to pick out and lots to do. We were so blessed to have her in our lives. She will be incredibly missed, but her legacy will live on in her family.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents: George and Minnie Mason Laing; her husband, Bob Brown; her brothers: Jack and Charles; and sister, Barbara Fisher.
She is survived by her children: Judy (Gary) Green, Gene (Patti) Brown, Bob (Deb) Brown, sisters, Janis Madison and Kathleen Messerly; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research and treatment.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Gary Tubbs, his nurse Krystal, and the staff at St. Luke’s Meridian for their compassionate care.
A celebration of life will be held at the Meridian United Methodist Church, 240 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian, under the direction of Senior Pastor John Mars at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at the Meridian Cemetery. A lunch will be served at the church following the service for friends and family.
Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.
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