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Pickarts, Phyllis R.
MADISON - Phyllis R. Pickarts, age 85, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. She was born on April 30, 1936, in Madison, Wis., and was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne A. Pickarts (married for 63 years), and her parents, Harvey and Frieda (Groth) Waddell.
Phyllis graduated from Madison West High School in 1955. She then graduated from Beloit College after majoring in education. She taught in the Madison Metropolitan School District for 38 years. She was a member of an educational sorority, ADK IOTA, and president of the Elks Ladies Auxiliary, and the Red Hats. She also enjoyed fixing American Girl dolls for the Children's Museum and spending time with her quilting group. Phyllis loved to camp. She enjoyed going up north to their place at Lake Arrowhead. Phyllis loved spending time with her friends. She especially loved her family and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. She enjoyed watching her son coach his high school varsity volleyball and basketball games.
Phyllis is survived by her brother, Tom (Voreata) Waddell; sister, Bette Squier; children, Pam (Kerry) Kluever, Cindy (Doug) Frank, and Doug (Tammy) Pickarts; grandchildren, Kaela and Kelsey Kluever, Kyle and Mitchell (Johnna) Frank, Trey (fiancée, Amber Inman), Trent (fiancée, Kelsey Felicijan), Teegan and Taryn Pickarts; great-grandchild, Thea Frank; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
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Barbara Gerlach
January 21, 2022
Dear Pam and Kaela, My sympathies with the passing of your mom and grandmother. She was an upbeat, positive and a very helpful member of the ADK- -Iota chapter (teacher´s sorority). I enjoyed many meetings with her over the years. Blessings to you and your families.
Steve Hurst
January 20, 2022
To all the Pickard Family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Phyllis and Wayne also. Please accept our sincere condolences to your etire Family. I had the honor of working with Phyllis for many years at Frank Allis school as we taught together. Wayne and our father Jack Hurst worked together at Gisolt Machine Company for many years and they knew each other. The last year Phyllis and I worked together we went on a faculty canoe trip down the Yahara river and they paired the two of us up on that paddle. She was all worried she would flip us over as she had never been in a canoe before. I helped get her comfortable and calm with canoeing. She and I will always remember that float and paddle down the river. We were the first one back to our site ! She was so proud just to make it there with out falling in the water. Lol We miss both of these two very fine folks. They are sorely missed by all that knew them. We are thankful to have know them both. Phyllis was a educational Goddess for being a excellent 2nd grade teacher to all our students for 38 years of service !! Rest in peace and Thank you ! Best wishes to your Family. Tc
Jean Vetter
January 18, 2022
sorry for your loss
Sue Caldwell
January 16, 2022
Prayers to you Doug and your family members during this sad time. Moms/Grandmas are SPECIAL
Eileen Conklin
January 16, 2022
So sorry for your loss, Doug! I enjoyed your mother very much. We used to trade "Doug" stories (officiating). My thoughts and prayers are with you your family.
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