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Phyllis Carmean Obituary
03/27/2025
Ellsworth Carmean
04/28/1933 - 2/21/2025
Phyllis Carmean
04/01/1932 – 02/27/2025
On December 20, 2024, our parents celebrated 72 years of marriage. They established their home and raised a family of five children: Ron (Geri), David (Nancy), Judy (Mike), Karen, and Tracey (Rick). We gave them six grandchildren: Ron Jr., Andrea, Joel, Joshua, Kristina, and Adam. They gave them six great-grandchildren.
Our father, "Squeak" worked for Benzie County Road Commission for 42 years until retirement.
Mom was a stay at home mom who gave everything for her family.
As sad as it was to see them go, it was somewhat comforting to see that 72 years ago, they started their life together and now ended it together.
Per their request, there will be no services. If you would like to do something in their memory, please consider donating to the Benzie Animal shelter, as dad loved all animals; or Betsie Valley Library, as mom loved to read.
They will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved them.
Bye mom and dad! Enjoy your new adventure.
The Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements.
www.terwilligerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Carmean
4 Entries
Vivian Mitchell
June 24, 2025
I am sorry to see both Phyllis and Ellsworth Carmen. Passed away in February. I worried about them. From Vivian Carmean Mitchell.
Melanie Kalliosaari
May 14, 2025
Judy, I just realized that your mom recently passed away and your dad died not too long ago as well. I'm so sorry for your loss, they were both wonderful people! They were really like family to me. Take Care. Love you, Mel
Gerri carmean
March 7, 2025
Dear mom and dad...I married your oldest son in 1974 and was the best thing I ever did. He was so good and honest and I know it's because the way he was brought up. Thank you for everything and I have my memories to keep me going. Even though ron is with you now and he is,at peace...I will miss you all. Till we meet again...love gerri.
Vicki Lonn-Groll
March 4, 2025
Judy, Karen & Tracie, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, and your families. I have so many memories of your parents. Your Moms fried chicken was the best I ever had, even to this day! They'll be missed by many.
Love & hugs, Vicki
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