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1930
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2011
PHYLLIS SMITH Obituary
She was a lifelong resident of Skagit County born Feb 11, 1930 in Burlington, WA - residing in Mount Vernon, WA. She graduated from Burlington Edison High School.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her occupations were seamstress and health care worker.
She loved traveling (road trips), camping, hiking, gardening and cats. She also enjoyed decorating cakes for family birthday parties.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert G. Smith and three children, Cheryl Huizenga (Jeffrey), Sandra "Wendy" Bryant (David) and Steven Bates as well as two grandchildren, Joey Gross (Blake) and Shelby Croy (Skyler) and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charles Raymond Mercereau and Teresa Mae Mercereau (Cressell) as well as six siblings: Loretta Stamey, Eugene Mercereau, Iris Galbreath, E. Fae Carlson, Emmett Leslie Mercereau, and her twin brother Keith Mercereau.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Phyllis to: NOAH (Northwest Organization For Animal Help), 31300 Brandstrom Road, Stanwood, WA 98292.
Funeral Services will be held at Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington, WA on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 11:00am followed by a graveside burial at the Burlington Green Hills Memorial Cemetery, Gardner Road, Burlington, WA.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Hickman
March 3, 2011
Dear Bob,
Jim and I were so saddened to learn of Phyllis' passing. She taught me how to decorate cakes and was so generous with her time and talent. She even loaned me some of her cake pans from time to time. May the Lord bless your family as you continue on without your dear Phyllis until the Lord reunites you again. We are currently in Arizona for the winter and were unable to attend her service.
Love, Jim and Mary Hickman
Tammy & Tara (Marlow) Brehm
March 2, 2011
Wendy,Joey,Shelby & family
I am so sorry about your mom/Grandma,I really enjoyed spending time with her and the family!! I miss you all,*hugs* and take care
Tammy & Tara
The Galbreaths
March 2, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss.
Darryl remembers a ladybug cake she made him for one of his
Birthdays!! :) We also still have a handmade hat Phyllis made for
our son Scott when he was born 15 yrs ago.
All our Love,
The Galbreaths'
Darryl, Rebecca, Scott & Elizabeth
Marianne Galbreath
March 2, 2011
Aunt Phyllis was so loved by Dale and I. I know she has joined the rest of the family and is at peace now. love to all Marianne
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