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Phyllis Krager Obituary
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Phyllis Krager, 83, of Vestal, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Elizabeth Church Manor in Binghamton. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Krager, and a brother, Jack VanDervort. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Chambers, Coventry, N.Y.; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Cindy Krager, Windsor; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Shirley VanDervort, Vestal, James and Ann VanDervort, Delmar, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Sherry VanDervort, Vestal; four grandchildren, Karen Slesinsky and Katherine Pingarelli, Amy Moore and Christopher Hunt; three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Phyllis was a lifelong member of the Vestal United Methodist Church and the Girl Scouts. She was also a member of the Endicott Women's Club.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. at the Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St., Vestal, with the Rev. Michael K. Willis officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Vestal Park Cemetery. The family will receive their friends on Saturday at the Vestal United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St., Vestal, N.Y. 13850, or to Sky Lake United Methodist Camp, 501 William Law Road, Windsor, N.Y. 13865. Arrangements are by the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, Inc., 765 Main St., Vestal.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Krager
Alan & Diane Wilmarth
October 20, 2008
Jim and Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you pass through this painful time of loss.
Jane Coutts
October 19, 2008
Curt and I send sympathy and love to all of you family members whom Phyllis loved so much. What wonderful memories we have of her; always willing to go the extra mile whenever she was asked to do anything. She and I had frequent contact during my many years as youth group advisor and I shall never forget how helpful she was in helping us with the Habitat for Humanity bicycle group when they stopped at the Vestal church two years during their cross-country ride. Phyllis personified goodness and love. Jane Coutts
Dick Yale
October 19, 2008
Sincere condolences to Phyllis's family. She always had a captivating smile and was a true friend.
Nancy & Dick Yale
Joan Snyder
October 18, 2008
Dear Jan, Amy and Christopher, what a wonderful and caring person Phyllis was. I remember when we joined VUMC how friendly and kind she was to us. She always had a smile and a greeting for everyone. We will miss her and will keep all of you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick & Joan Snyder
a friend
October 17, 2008
I loved it every time I heard her say "Jeekers"... I learned kindness from Phyllis... and to think twice about what I put on the lawn lest the birds become ill or lose a food source. Truly a remarkable human being.
Ann Laibe
October 17, 2008
Bill and I offer our prayers and sympathy to Phyllis's family. We're glad we knew her. We especially remember her enthusiasm for our church and for the out of doors.
Janet Abel
October 17, 2008
To Phyllis' family, It was a joy getting to know your mother here at Elizabeth Church- Please know I will always miss her- and remember her glee at getting a ride in my VW Bug to Vestal.
God bless,
Rev. Janet Abel
MARGIE MATHER
October 17, 2008
PHYLLIS WAS A DELIGHTFUL PERSON. HER WORK WITH THE GIRL SCOUTS WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. BRIAN AND MARGIE MATHER
Gary & Kim Smith
October 17, 2008
Jan,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. May you find some comfort and peace during this difficult time. We're here if you need anything.
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