Phyllis and her mother moved from Huron, S.D. to Yakima, Wa. in 1944 while George was in the Philippines. In 1948 Phyllis and George moved to Sunnyside. In 1949 Phyllis started her long career as a legal secretary with Attorney Stephen Chaffee. She then worked for many years for Attorney William D. Aiken until 1991. At one time Phyllis was the longest employed legal secretary in the State of Washington. She also worked on the family farm near Outlook, and then with Lower Valley Hospice.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George, her brother Larry Best (Southworth, Wa.) and sister Shirley Timperly (Huron, S.D.), and one granddaughter. She is survived by her son Gary (Darlene) Schroder, two granddaughters, Pamela (Robert) Turner of Sunnyside, and Lisa (Dale) Taylor of Lake Tapps, Wa., three great grandchildren, Taylor Schroder, Courtney Taylor, and Kayla Taylor.
Phyllis enjoyed her life with her fanily and friends in Sunnyside. She is very thankful for the staff and friends at Peachtree Retirement Center and Willow Springs Care Center. She took with her fond memories of Koral Arnold. She also appreciated the extra compassion of Jessie Barker, Tracy Coulson, Brandon and Clara Evans.
Viewing will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside on Thursday December 16, 2010 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, followed by graveside services at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com.
Phyllis and her mother moved from Huron, S.D. to Yakima, Wa. in 1944 while George was in the Philippines. In 1948 Phyllis and George moved to Sunnyside. In 1949 Phyllis started her long career as a legal secretary with Attorney Stephen Chaffee. She then worked for many years for Attorney William D. Aiken until 1991. At one time Phyllis was the longest employed legal secretary in the State of Washington. She also worked on the family farm near Outlook, and then with Lower Valley Hospice.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George, her brother Larry Best (Southworth, Wa.) and sister Shirley Timperly (Huron, S.D.), and one granddaughter. She is survived by her son Gary (Darlene) Schroder, two granddaughters, Pamela (Robert) Turner of Sunnyside, and Lisa (Dale) Taylor of Lake Tapps, Wa., three great grandchildren, Taylor Schroder, Courtney Taylor, and Kayla Taylor.
Phyllis enjoyed her life with her fanily and friends in Sunnyside. She is very thankful for the staff and friends at Peachtree Retirement Center and Willow Springs Care Center. She took with her fond memories of Koral Arnold. She also appreciated the extra compassion of Jessie Barker, Tracy Coulson, Brandon and Clara Evans.
Viewing will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside on Thursday December 16, 2010 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, followed by graveside services at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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