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Billie Phillips Obituary

Billie Jane Spahr Phillips, 86, departed from this world peacefully Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at her home in Arroyo Grande. Billie, the daughter of Bill and Lucy Spahr of Council, Idaho, was born in Boise. After graduating from Council High School, she attended the University of Idaho at Moscow and later transferred to Stanford, where she graduated with a degree in Physical Education. In 1947, Billie moved to Arroyo Grande, where she took a position as a P.E. teacher at Crown Hill School. Soon she met Mike Phillips, a great-grandson of the founder of Pismo Beach, John Price. They married and raised their four daughters in the two-story log house Mike built just around the corner from his family''s gas station and sporting goods store in Pismo. Billie is survived by her four daughters Patty Phillips Maechtle of Kodiak, Alaska, Mikie Phillips Vavroch of Oceano, Julie Phillips Hodges of Redding, Calif., and Rosabelle Phillips Martinez of Oceano; as well as two granddaughters Jennifer and Jacque Vavroch. They will miss her dearly as will her faithful dog, Sassy, and Siamese cat, "Kitten." A service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Peace Lutheran Church, 244 Oak Park Blvd. in Arroyo Grande. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Partners of the Central Coast and/or the Senior Nutrition Program, Five Cities Area, 489-5149.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Dec. 8, 2010.

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Jefri Balderson

May 19, 2020

I found your high school treasure box & I'd love to see this go to family?

January 4, 2011

I have fond memories of the slumber parties at the log house too. It was always a gathering place with someone always playing the piano. May she rest in peace. Judy Masten Castillo

December 20, 2010

Billie and I became very close over the past 4 1/2 years. I will miss her "Dearly". May she rest in peace. God Bless! Love, Peggy Sue Grider
and sister Ruthie Moffett from Albuquerque, N.M.

nan welsh

December 14, 2010

What a pleasure to know Billie. She was a delight. Insightful and full of love. I have fond memories. Thank you, Billie! Your friends, Barbara Everett (deceased) and Nancy Cleaver (Nan Welsh)

dave schmidt

December 10, 2010

sorry to here the news hell were all getting old god bless all of u guys love ya all big dave schmidt

Virginia Thomas

December 10, 2010

I will always remember Billie as a bright
ray of sunlight on a foggy coastal day.
She always made me laugh and life looked a little better.
Billie had a special connection with plants. They always stood up straighter and flowers bloomed more and had better fragrance under her care. I am sure God must have felt the need of a master gardener when he
called home my friend of over 50 years.

Ora / Buddy Delamar

December 9, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Billies passing. Our deepest condolences go out to the family.

Dara Hadley (Larrew)

December 8, 2010

I remember her well. Julie is a friend I have known since possibly kindergarten at Shell Beach Elementary. I recall the slumber parties at their home and the great snacks, scary movies and tons of fun. I am so sorry to hear of her passing

Wendy Ryan-Quinn

December 8, 2010

Billy was someone I could talk to when I was growing up. She was a nice person and very supportive. I will always remember the way she would light up when she would smile.

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