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Phyllis Simonis Obituary
Phyllis Joan Simonis, age 81, of Spring Lake, formerly of Grand Haven, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at Riverside Nursing Center. She was born May 4, 1941, in Grand Rapids, to Howard and Hallie (Ellis) Snyder. She married Dennis Simonis on March 2, 2002, in Grand Haven.
Phyllis graduated from Grand Haven High School and then Ferris State University, and worked for Sears in retail management. She loved crafting, gardening, feeding the birds, and collecting lighthouses and Santa Clauses. Phyllis enjoyed decorating for every holiday and was a wonderful baker. She enjoyed making her family sweet treats.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Dennis Simonis; daughter, Jennifer (Anoki Simpson) Simonis; son, Paul (Hilery Murphy) Simonis; eight grandchildren: Emma Simonis, Evan Simonis, Kenneth Simonis, Parker Simonis, Cameron Murphy, Mason Murphy, Gracie Falkowski and Nitus Simpson; two nieces, Tanya Snyder and Tricia (Doug) Shaw; two great-nieces, Courtney Shaw and Hailijah Snyder; great-nephew, Collin Shaw; and her cat, Noah. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, James Snyder.
A graveside service will be held at Historic Cemetery at 10 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2022, with the Rev. Dan Anderson officiating. Memorials to Harbor Humane Society are appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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