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Phyllis Bigpond Obituary
Phyllis J. Bigpond a former Phoenix resident, passed away on September 26, 2009 after a 2 year battle with Brain Cancer. Phyllis was a member of the Yuchi tribe from OK and is survived by a sister Ruth Olney and several grand nieces and nephews. Phyllis was the former Executive Director of Phoenix Indian Center from 1975 to 1990, was Field Officer for Save the Children and a Coordinator/Program Development Officer for the Intertribal Council of Arizona. In 2000, Phyllis moved to Denver to become the founding Executive Director for the Denver Indian Family Resource Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM on November 22, at the Central Presbyterian Church, 37 E. Indian School Road, Phx.
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November 21, 2009
Dear Bigpond Family:
When Phyllis lived in Phoenix, she and I were both members of Soroptimist International of Camelback. Phyllis was one of my favorite Soroptimists.
We were both members of the Arizona State University Chorale. Along with her passion for service to her community, she loved music. I will remember that about Phyllis, and her beautiful smile.
--Henrietta Speedie
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