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Phyllis High Obituary
DECATUR - Phyllis High, 84, of Decatur, MI, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012, in Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Phyllis was born May 7, 1927, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Phillip T. & Lillie (Hume) Ericksen. She was a legal secretary for the Grosvenor Law Office in Decatur for 25 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Order of Eastern Star New Star Chapter #333 of Decatur, Decatur Study Club, Decatur PTA, Bridge Club in Decatur, Decatur High School Athletic Assoc., and Thurs. Nite Women's Bowling League at Rainbow Lanes in Paw Paw. She was an avid bingo player, and enjoyed going to the movies and to the casinos. She married Merton D. High October 16, 1948, in Chicago. He preceded her in death April 20, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents, infant son, sister, Adeline Henk, and daughter-in-law, Sally High. Survivors include 2 sons, Mark (Gayle Gerkey) High of Decatur and Michael (Irene) High of Dowagiac; 6 grandchildren, Melissa (Brian) Klimczak & Lori (Jon) Baushke, both of Decatur, Sara (Justin) Blunier of Allegan, Brandon (Ashley) High of Decatur, and Kyle High & Matthew High, both of Dowagiac; and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 pm in the Newell Funeral Home, Decatur, where funeral services will be held 2 pm Wed., with Mr. James Abshagen officiating. Burial at Lakeside Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, to the American Diabetes Assoc. or to the Decatur Athletic Boosters.
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Diana DeGraaf
March 6, 2012
My first job was at Grosvenor Law Office working with Phyllis! Wow did she teach me a lot. My fondest memory is that (back in the day) you had to type every legal document without mistakes or you had to start over . . . I don't think she ever started over! I can also remember Phyllis playing Bridge with my mom at our house, fun times. She was an awesome mentor. Her legacy is the beautiful family she left behind to carry on her memory. - Diana Marcinek DeGraaf
Craig and Karen Mack
March 4, 2012
We always had a great time with Phyllis and Adeline and especially enjoyed our times together in Las Vegas. We are happy that we had an opportunity to visit with her last summer. She always had an optimistic approach to life. We will greatly miss this wonderful lady.
Ashley High
March 4, 2012
Grandma High was one of the greatest women I have ever know, her stories have made an impact on my life in the best way and I will carry them in my heart forever. Those who are gone will never be forgotten. We love you grandma and you will be missed greatly.
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