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Phyllis Runals Obituary
Phyllis M. Runals, was born in Oberlin, Ohio on Dec. 11, 1946. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 27, 2009.
Phyllis devoted her life to helping others. Her home was always open to all, and she always put others first. Her bright sunny spirit will be missed by everyone that knew and loved her.
She will be laid to rest by her mother's side in LaGrange, Ohio. Donations can be made in her Memory to: McKee Bridge Historical Society, In Memory of Phyllis Runals PO Box 722, Jacksonville, OR 97530 or to Upper Applegate Grange, In Memory of Phyllis Runals, In care of Colista Bailey, 4425 West Main St. #16, Medford, OR 97501.
No service is planned. Please sign the family guest book and offer condolences at www.stephensfc.com Arrangements by Stephens Family Chapel, 1629 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, OR 97527 (541) 476-7900.
Memories and Condolences
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Jacquee Rutherford
January 28, 2019
On this 10th anniversary of your passing I pledge to you your legacy will never be forgotten. It was just yesterday that I looked at the 2004 class reunion book that you sent to me. Fond memories and tears took over. I will never forget your friendship and love thru the many years even though we were so far apart geographically. Keep a close spot open for me so we can one day continue on together and I can once again hear you say "well swell Ruth" you're here.
Kathy Toth
February 15, 2009
My dear sister and friend,We grew up looking out our windows at each other and sneaking out too.I MISS YOU SO MUCH but you told me over and over that you were at peace and ready to go.You took care of all of us and made sure our class reunion always had enough money to keep going and this year will not be the same without you. I love you and well NEVER forget you and will try to live up to your words of advice. Your sister Kathy toth buswell.
Gayle Smith Echols
February 10, 2009
I will miss you for the rest of my life. I knew you before you even went to school. Hard to believe you are not here but I know you are with the Lord. You touched everyone's life.
Judy Thatcher
February 9, 2009
I still remember your friendly "Hi!. I'm Phyllis. What's your name?" that very scary first day as a new sophomore at Keystone High. You have left a sunny space that can't be filled but your friendship will live on in my heart. God Bless you.
Tim Nabakowski
February 9, 2009
Phyllis was a great little lady and certainly a friend to everyone she knew. I hadn't seen her in 40 years and she invited my wife and me to stop by and visit on our way to CA.
Too bad we didn't get a chance to do that. Blessings to her family and all her many friends.
Rick Wolcott
February 8, 2009
Rest in peace, dear Phylis. Save me a place at our "best" class reunion, to come.
Carol Brookshaw
February 8, 2009
Beyond today and tomorrow, beyond life, just one thing remains - MEMORIES. May God's Blessings and the Memories of Phyllis stay with us.
Jacquee Rutherford
February 8, 2009
As we said our last goodbyes yesterday, I felt both sadness and joy. Sadness, that you are not here, and I'll never hear your voice again. But joy, that you are at peace, and I had the opportunity to know and love you. You'll forever be in my heart and thoughts my friend, until the joyous day we meet again.
Jim Johnson
February 8, 2009
Phyllis will be missed. She livened up whatever setting she was in. I remember that she was quick to laugh and to lend a hand. Another classmate gone. Sad.
William Buga
February 8, 2009
God made a few good hearted people and Phyllis was one of them . She will be missed at our reunions.
Troy Ball
February 8, 2009
What a spontaneous and loveable personality. Miss her a lot.
Chris & Peggy Sorensen
February 6, 2009
Memory is a special place in our hearts when we can find comfort in the treasured thoughts of those we hold dear. Rest in Peace our dear friend.
Love Chris and Peg
Sandy (Brooks) MacDonald
February 4, 2009
Fond memories of Phyliss and high school chorus functions -- class reunions will not be the same without her.
Russ Sage
February 4, 2009
another old friend from High School gone.
just doesn't seem right, but she is in a better place.
william powell
February 4, 2009
may god hold your hand though your jouney..ill miss you ..but youll be in my heart forever...love you !!!!
william powell
February 4, 2009
my darling,,be at peace and look down on me .... love you
MARSHA ALLEN
February 3, 2009
WE WILL TRULY MISS PHYLLIS, SHE WAS ONE OF THE MOST LOVING AND GIVING PEOPLE EVER. SHE NEVER KNEW A STRANGER. SHE REALLY TOUCHED OUR LIFE AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND MISSED. MARSHA AND DENNIS ALLEN
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