Phyllis Sims

Phyllis Sims passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2012. She will forever be in our hearts and memories. Phyllis was born in Wilber, NE on July 23, 1930 and grew up in a loving family as the youngest of six children. She met Richard, the love of her life and high school sweetheart, in Wilber, married in 1951 and spent the next 61 glorious years together.Dick and Phyllis moved 17 times in their lives from Nebraska to SouthDakota to Virginia to Oregon to Alaska, retiring in Seattle, WA. Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and loving friend to many. Phyllis attended the University of Nebraska, taught 4th grade in Interior, South Dakota; worked for several medical specialists in Waynesboro, Virginia; and worked as an Executive Secretary in Skagway, Alaska and Renton, Washington.She was an avid bridge player and won many Mercer Island bridge tournaments with her partner. She solved the crossword puzzle every day with her husband, studied the stock market and enjoyed observing politics.Phyllis is survived by her husband Richard, 3 children, Kimberly & (Neil), Valerie & (John), and Scott & (Anne); 5 grandchildren, Collier, Matthew, Rachael, Paige and Natalie.A memorial Service was held at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Mercer Island on Saturday, March 10. Remembrances to: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, www.seattlecca.org/memorial-tribute-gifts.cfm or Salvation Army donate.salvationarmyusa.org in the name of Phyllis Sims.

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