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1918
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2010
Phyllis Gage Obituary
Phyllis was born April 18, 1918 in Ellensburg, WA. She was the daughter of George and Mamie Wyatt Ferguson.
She attended school in Ellensburg and had many fond memories including her Dad giving her a horseback ride to the old Denmark school on those cold winter mornings.
She married Cliff Gage June 6, 1935 and they celebrated their 75th anniversary this last June.
She worked for several years at CWU at Sue Lombard Hall and more recently worked as a rural mail carrier. She was an active member of the Grange for 65 years.
She was proud of her pioneer ancestry and her family's induction into the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame.
She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Thelma Maxson, and grandson Bryan Olney.
She's survived by her husband Cliff, her son Steve and his wife Pat of Ellensburg, her daughter Ruth Ann and her husband Maurice Olney, of Enumclaw. She's also survived by 4 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 22nd at 11 AM at IOOF Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Gage
Judy Pratt Whitmer
December 27, 2010
Knowing this lovely lady during our time in Wranglerettes was a privilege and an honor, Ruthie. Please know my love and prayers are with you.
Ginger & Tom Morrison
December 25, 2010
Cliff and family:
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We have many fond memories of Phyllis.
Venetta Miller
December 23, 2010
A lady of grace with fortitude and the pioneer spirit. Aunt Phyllis never had a bad word to say about anyone. With her passing an era is ending.
December 21, 2010
Aunt Phyllis: You are our family historian, storyteller and co-creator of the only way to “do Easter” that I have ever known. You’re tougher than any cowboy and gentler than a newborn kitten. I want to be you when I grow up! Peace to you and love to your wonderful family. Love, Sheri Robinson
Joe Aimone
December 21, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Ruth Ann and the rest of the family at this difficult time.
December 21, 2010
Cliff Steve and Ruth Ann, words can't encompass the feelings with Phyllis' passing. Take comfort in the jestures of friends and family expressing how much she was loved. I will cherish her in my life. All my love, Connie Wyatt McLaughlin
Les and Kathy LePage
December 21, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Phyllis' passing. She has always been one of my favorite Aunts! I know that the whole family and her friends will miss her! All our love to Uncle Cliff and the rest of her family.
December 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. What an amazing woman Phyllis was. Just remember all of the wonderful times you spent with her over her incredible lifetime. Love to you all! Steve and Eletha Gariano
Larry Dawson
December 20, 2010
I was sorry to read of Mrs. Gage's passing. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time.
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