Phyllis Oliver

OLIVER -The death of Phyllis M. Oliver, age 88 years of Saskatoon, occurred in a local care home on July 5, 2007. A Service of Remembrance will be held at GraceWestminster United Church at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11. Surviving are daughter, Sheila (Rob) Lavender and son, Peter (Jean) Oliver, Saskatoon; brother-in-law, Gordon (Doris) Oliver, Calgary; sister-in-law, Truus Oliver, Winnipeg; nieces, Joan of Medicine Hat and Janet of Cranbrook; nephew, Kent of Calgary; and a few cousins in England. She was predeceased by her husband, John W. Oliver; her parents, Arthur and Maggie White; brothers, Stanley and Leslie White; brothersin-law, Murray, Kent and Ronald Oliver; and nephew, John Oliver. Phyllis (White) Oliver was born July 4, 1919 in Charlton, Kent, England and educated at County High School, Woodford, Essex, England (where she was active in Girl Guides and sports). Prior to commencement of WWII, Phyllis joined the RAF Reserve (Women's Division). She served in the WAAF from September, 1939 to September, 1944 at various bases in England, holding an administrative commission. On August 10, 1943 she married Flight Lieutenant John Oliver and came to Canada as a war bride in 1945 to make her home in Saskatoon. Phyllis served on the YWCA Board of Directors for 12 years and was involved with the formation of the YWCA Opportunity Shop and YWCA Guild. For seventeen years she served as a volunteer with the Saskatoon City Hospital in Admitting, the Eye Clinic and on the Information Desk. She also volunteered with the Saskatoon Community Clinic (Silver Threads Group) and was a member of the Saskatoon Community Contacts for the Widowed and of the War Brides Association. Phyllis' faith was nurtured as an active member of Grace-Westminster United Church. Phyllis was a devoted wife and partner to John and a wonderful, loving mother to Sheila and Peter. She enjoyed travel, gardening, time with family and friends and always had a special love for family pets and all animals. A private family interment will be held later in the family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family wishes to express its thanks to the staff of Saskatoon City Hospital, Blanche's Care Home and Sunnyside Care Centre; as well as to Dr. A.J. Harrington. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to Saskatoon City Hospital, Saskatoon SPCA, or Oliver Lodge (Faulkner Cr.) or to a charity of the donor's choice will be appreciated.