Phyllis Marie Cavitt
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Phyllis Marie Cavitt, the daughter of Earl and Elsa T. (Swanson) Clement, was born March 20, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from the Newton Senior High School with the class of 1942.
On October 3, 1943, Phyllis was united in marriage with Clyde Clifford Cavitt at the First Lutheran Church in Newton, Iowa. Phyllis devoted her life to her husband and family. She had been employed as a sales clerk at Forbes Office Equipment and ended her working career in her 90's, as a sorter for Rock Communications in Newton. Phyllis was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Jasper County Historical Society and enjoyed her job at Rock Communications.
Phyllis died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Valley Vista Nursing Home in Newton, Iowa. She was 100 years old. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clyde, on June 25, 2004; and her sisters, Frances Curtis, Ardis Fleener and Doris Strovers.
Those left to honor Phyllis' name include her daughter, Pam Kay Conklin of Newton; her sons, Dennis Cavitt of Troy, MI and Scott Cavitt of Newton; her seven grandchildren and her twelve great-grandchildren.
No public services are planned. Memorials may be designated to the First United Methodist Church or the Jasper County Historical Society and may be left at the Pence Reese Funeral Home.
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Chelsie Dirksen
September 21, 2025
One of the most loving beautiful souls to ever exist. She was always worried she was a burden when she would tell me about her life and her kids and I would tell her she wasn't a burden but a blessing and I couldn't wait to hear more. I am sad our face to face talks have ended but thankful we ever got to have them. Thank you for letting us be a part of her journey in life, she definitely made a impact.
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Bob Lane
September 19, 2025
Phyllis enjoyed helping my wife and I serve funeral lunches at church. She always wanted to set the tables for the lunches. A very fun person and we enjoyed knowing her. My sympathy to her family. Bob Lane
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