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Phyllis Everest Obituary
Born in Wellington, Kansas, April 26, 1919 to Gordon and Lulu Bailey, Phyllis was an excellent student and talented cello player. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in both Music and Psychology from the University of Minnesota where she studied under B.F. Skinner.
While at the University of Minnesota, she met and married Lloyd G. Everest. They moved to Pullman, Washington and later to Spokane, Washington where they enjoyed life together and raised their two children, Mark and Paula.
Phyllis taught psychology at several colleges and universities, including Spokane Falls Community College where she went on to leadership, concluding her career there as the first female President of SFCC from 1982-88.
She loved playing her cello and was a member of the Baroque Quartet and Spokane Symphony Orchestra. Phyllis also taught cello lessons.
Phyllis was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, colleague and friend to so many during her long life. She was smart, compassionate, congenial, funny, loving and encouraging to all.
Survivors include a son, Mark Everest of Spokane, a daughter, Paula Everest Bemis of Marysville, granddaughters Melanie Avila, Ashley Bemis and Laura Berry, five great grandchildren and many beloved nieces, nephews and other family members.
Her Memorial will be at 2 pm January 25th at Marysville United Methodist Church in Marysville, WA with reception following.
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Sylvia Baker
January 23, 2025
So many wonderful memories of Phyllis, mostly through music. First met her when we were in the Spokane Symphony together in the 1960´s. Many of us drove up from Moscow and Pullman. Also knew Lloyd through her. She was also part of a trio we heard often. Later we were members together of Sigma Alpha Iota alumnae group in Spokane. An incredibly wonderful, warm, talented and gracious woman. Loved her so much
Sylvia Baker
Spokane
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