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Phyllis Shotts Obituary
SHOTTS, PHYLLIS A.
Phyllis A. Shotts, 70, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007. She was a Denver native, beloved teacher, sister, aunt, and friend. She touched the lives of many. Although retired, Ms. Shotts continued to substitute in classrooms throughout Westminster District #50 until her death.
Her sisters, Jean Miler, of Colorado, Alice DeKok, of Nevada, and brother, Wally Wilson, of Hawaii, survive Ms. Shotts. Brother Sonny Wilson preceded her in death. In keeping with Ms. Shotts' wishes, no public services are planned. However, anyone wishing to remember and honor Ms. Shotts is encouraged to make a contribution to the District #50 Education Foundation, "Phyllis Shotts Memorial" 4476 W. 68th Ave. Westminster, CO 80030.
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for Phyllis Shotts
Micki Syroid
March 29, 2024
I taught with Phyllis in Westminster.....thought of her today....loved working with her....sincere sympathies to family and friends....
April 22, 2011
Typo...She was actually my 6th grade teacher :)
Kim Lewis/Downing
April 21, 2011
Ms. Shotts was my 5th grade teacher at Harris Park Elem. That was her last year teaching there. I think about her a lot and what a great influence she was to me at a very hard age and time in my life. Going to Middle school was rough but thank goodness she was there to help me through it :) She changed me forever and I'm forever greatful!
Connie Isenburg (Pate)
November 3, 2007
I met Phyllis when I taught at Harris Park in the Spring of 1974. She was a unique person, and definitely a great asset to the teaching profession. Her legacy will continue through all of the lives that she touched.
vicky Higgins
November 2, 2007
I taught with Phyllis and she was a great mentor and friend. She touched so many lives and we have lost one of the great ones!
We love you Phyll.
Vicky Higgins
Stephanie Riedeman Flood
November 2, 2007
I taught with Phyllis the last two years before she retired. She always had good advice and a great perspective on kids and how to handle them. I'm glad she took the time to learn my name before I had been there for three years! (inside joke)
Christi Majeno Kamath
October 31, 2007
Ms. Shotts was my sixth grade teacher. I have been able to keep in contact with her for over 15 years. It has been a privilege and pleasure to get to know her. She was my mentor and friend. She will be missed dearly.
Mary Nielsen
October 30, 2007
I was one of many who had the honor of having Phyllis Shotts teach both of my sons. A wonderful teacher, and friend to me and my sons. You touched my life and the lives of my sons, you will truly be missed!
Nancy Coover
October 27, 2007
I too was a teaching friend of Phyllis. We met clear back in 1970. She was a great lady and will be missed by family and friends.
Toni Zeier
October 26, 2007
Words cannot describe how broken-hearted I am about Phyllis's death. It was my pleasure to teach with her for over 30 years. I will miss her so.
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