PHYLLIS A. BOLAND

Hi Phyl, There was so much happening this year that I probably can't even name them all. On August 31, 2024, Joyce's friend Sharon Schaffer passed away. Joyce was named the executrix of the will and Sharon left Joyce the contents of her house. It's August 28, 2025 and the will is still in the process of completion. It's been a nightmare for Joyce and David. With that said, many of the items in Sharon's house, including some from her mother, Corrine, were good and in great shape. Some...

Hi Phyl, Like I've said before, sometimes I address this to you and sometimes to Joyce; this time it's to you. It´s been an incredible year. Erin and Cameron had a baby, Lilliana Jo Lance. Lilly was supposed to be born on your birthday but the date was pushed back two days and she was born at 12:47pm on May 10, 2024. Ironically, her weight was 7lb 10oz (Joyce´s birthday (7/10)). Erin will keep you in her life by telling Lilly how much Grandma Phyl meant to her as she was growing up....

Hi Joyce, Last night I dropped off a card to your mom´s headstone and, today, you said you didn´t expect anyone except you to remember. I remember. I think of her laugh. I think of how she cared about us all and that she loved when someone would just stop by. There are so many things...I could go on and on just like I´m sure you do in you mind. But, on legacy now, I try to tell you and her all the things that went on in the past year so she is always remembered. There have been...

P.S. We love you Joyce, Dave and Phyl. You are incredibly important in our lives whether you're physically here or in our memories.

Another year has flown by. We didn't make it to the Grand Canyon but a lot has happened. I retired on March 31, 2022 and Gary was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma on March 30th. His kidney was removed on Erin's birthday in May with no further complications. He's doing good.

Molly died in May too. Joyce and Dave buried her with Phyl and I'm sure Phyl is smiling. In my mind, I see the two of them together. Joyce is so sad. She misses Molly and her mother terribly, every...

Today is Phyl's 10th Anniversary and I miss her. Phyl is in our hearts ; she's with Gary, Erin and me at every holiday, every birthday, every occasion, every day. I can picture her smiling, knowing that Joyce and I continue to be best friends planning a vacation to the Grand Canyon. I thank God every day that I have Joyce in my life. Yes, I believe that Phyl is with me/us smiling and waiting until we are reunited.

Joyce and David,
Nine years goes by like a flash but the time doesn't dim our memories of Phyl/Grandma Phyl. It's ironic that Gary recently had video's uploaded to DVD's and we were watching them last night. Phyl is in most of the video's shot for birthdays, holidays, cookouts and visits. It's just so fun to see us all together laughing and enjoying ourselves. I didn't realize back then how important these memories would become. We all miss her.

Hi Joyce and Dave,
Eight years today I remember like it was yesterday leaving your house to go home to shower. Then, just after 11:38am, you called...

So many things have happened since then and I know that Phyl is smiling on us. I'm sure she is aware that we travelled to Alaska in June and she is proud that the four of us remain best friends; always will.

I believe in my heart that Phyl will be with us as we plan for Erin and Ray's marriage next September. I'm...

Joyce and I were best friends as children, but my family moved to California in 1971. Phyllis was awesome, always welcoming me into their home. I ate dinner at their house almost every night. I don't think Rich appreciated it much, but Phyllis knew that my family was very poor, and she helped by feeding me. She always gave me the clothes that Joyce grew out of, and I really appreciated it because the clothes were so nice. My childhood was so much better because Phyllis was in it. Joyce...