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Phyllis Corwin Obituary

PHYLLIS MARY CORWIN, 78, of The Woodlands, Texas was born on the 15th. of May 1930 to William and Uretta VonEschen in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She passed away on Tuesday, the 30th of September 2008 with her husband of 54 years by her side. Phyllis was a teacher for the Spring School District for over 20 years where she made a positive impact on many young people as an elementary school teacher. Phyllis continued her love for young people by doing what she enjoyed, quilting for the Camp for All which involved disabled and under privilege children. Phyllis leaves to cherish her memories her husband Vinton A. Corwin, her sons, Robert V. Corwin and his wife Tawney Corwin, Thomas W. Corwin and his wife Kim Corwin, granddaughter, Katherine Rose(Kate) Corwin, grandson Benjamin Thomas Corwin. Also survived by her sister Barbara Garey and her husband Edward W. Garey, her brother Robert W. VonEschen and his wife Renee VonEschen. Phyllis family would like to invite you to a memorial service celebrating her life on Saturday, ten o'clock in the morning on the 4th. of October 2008 at The Woodlands United Methodist Church with Dr. Mark Lewis officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Woodlands United Methodist Church Foundation 2200 Lake Woodlands Dr. The Woodlands, Texas 77380 and the American Cancer Society http://www.tx.cancer.org (1 800-227-2345).

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 2, 2008.

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Jennifer E Farrell

October 4, 2008

I know Phyllis from the Woodlands Area Quilt Guild. She touched my heart often. God bless you and your family.

Maureen Bouffard

October 4, 2008

Phyllis was a Chi Omega sister and a friend from garden club. She was a lovely and gracious woman. We all will miss her. Maureen Bouffard

Lorrie Foster

October 4, 2008

Phyllis was a lovely Christian woman. The memorial service this morming in her memory was a beautiful tribute. My love and prayers for the family.

Pat Sledge

October 3, 2008

Please accept my sincere symphathy for your loss

Laurie Sullivan

October 3, 2008

Phyllis will be missed by all in the quilting community. May you find peace and quiet rest in this time of reflection on life, as memories of Phyllis comfort you. You are in my daily prayers.

Joan Jones

October 3, 2008

Knowing Phyllis was a pleasure and she has contributed a lot to the Woodlands Quilt Guild. My deepest sympathy for the family.

Steve Garey

October 3, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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