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Phyllis Conway Obituary

PHYLLIS A. CONWAY, age 84, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1956, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at a local hospital after a long illness. She had retired after being employed by Widefield School District #3 in the bookkeeping department from September 1961 until May 1974. Phyllis Ann Smith was born on August 25, 1926 in Nortonville, Kansas to the late Clayton E. and Anna R. (Ellerman) Smith. The family moved to Topeka when she was four years old. She later moved to Colorado Springs in September 1956 with her own family. She married LTC Franklin M. Conway, US Army (Ret.) on November 30, 1968. Left behind to cherish her memory is her loving husband of forty two years: Frank Conway of Colorado Springs; her children: Patric (wife, Carol) Richards of Santee, California; Rhonda Shamburger of Arlington, Texas and Donald "Chip" (wife, Kevin) Richards of Colorado Springs. She is also survived by her beloved step children: Larry Conway of Longmont, Colorado; Alexa Conway of Spokane, Washington. She has six wonderful grandchildren: Dennis, Carey, Jenny, Hayden, Brandon and Amy; and seven great-grandchildren. Phyllis also has a sister: Charlotte Heck and a brother: Paul (wife, Martha) Smith, both of Kansas. A Celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm on July 29, 2011 at the Shrine of Remembrance, "America the Beautiful" Chapel. Cremation is planned and her urn will be placed in the Shrine of Remembrance Veterans Honor Court Columbarium. A reception will follow at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 S. Union Boulevard. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1586 S. 21st Street, Suite 10, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904. Blessed be her memory.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 26, 2011.

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Vicki Wilkowski

July 20, 2011

Spending the night and dancing with Linda M., Rhonda and Pat S. in Phyllis's living room. A lovely woman and so, so pretty and so nice to teen-age girls.

Pat Richards

July 17, 2011

Thank you all for the kind words. Mom loved to help and listen to all of our friends. Her guidance kept many of us on the rights path. Not a day goes by that I don't ask, what would mom say? Love Yah Mom

Rhonda shamburger

July 16, 2011

I will forever miss your laugh, your smile, your voice and loving touch. Thank you most of all for believing me and believing in me. Your loyal support has helped me get through all the rough times. While on this earth you treated me like royalty but now I know I have you as my special angel, forever watching over me. May all the wonderful memories together,on this earth, help me get through this time of sorrow and may God give me strength. I will miss you with all my heart and soul.
My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to the rest of the family and her many loving friends.

Terri Watkins

July 14, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers to Frank and the family. I only met Phyllis once and she was a very sweet lady, I know she will be greatly missed. My dear friend Rhonda always had good things to say about her mother. Love ya Rhonda you will be in my thoughts and prayers at this tough time in your life, you know you can call at any time.

sheryl pyle

July 13, 2011

my prayers and thoughts go out to all of you. your mom was a lovely lady and I know how hard this is for all of you. i was so sorry to miss her service. God Bless.

Lyle Wikner

July 6, 2011

I will never forget your Mom's sense of humor and her ability to manage her own kids and a dozen others. Your mother had the ability to talk with us as equals while still holding and using the parent card if necessary.

I will always remember her as being able to get through to me on several occasions. It may not sound like much until you realize there were no weapons involved. She was a great lady and you were fortunate to have had her. God Bless.

Bill Boulineau

June 30, 2011

I extend my deepest sympathy to the family. She will always be in your heart.

cynthia crane

June 30, 2011

Chip, I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your mother. It is a crazy time in our lifes, so many wonderful things, like grandchildren , but with that it is the time in our life we loose our parents. She raised an amazing man that will carry on her love of life. Hugs, Cynthia Crane

Danielle Andres

June 28, 2011

My heart goes out to you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Just know you have a guardian angel watching over you all now.

June 27, 2011

I am so sorry for the loss of your loving wife and mother. I have missed seeing Mrs. Conway at the store. She was a sweet woman, who will be dearly missed. Sandy Niskern ( Albertsons)

American Heart Association

June 26, 2011

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Greg Bruce

June 26, 2011

I will always remember Phyllis as my adoptive mother after my mother passed away in 1964. She gave me a brighter outlook on life and I will always cherish my recent trip to see her in 2009.

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

joan fitzsimmons

June 26, 2011

what a wonderful neighbor and friend!! She is surely missed by everyone.

alexa conway

June 26, 2011

I miss you every day.
Love You Phyl
Alexa

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