Phyllis Roper

Phyllis June Roper of Holland, Michigan died on December 28, 2023 at the age of 97. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on June 23, 1926 to Esther and Earl Robinson.
Phyllis graduated from Grand Haven High School and moved to Chicago where she worked for Marshall Field's as a secretary and model. She enjoyed wearing the latest fashions and loved pairing accessories with outfits.
She married Robert Rescorla on September 6, 1947 and had 3 children. After the death of her husband, she married Jerry Roper on November 28, l959 and had 2 more children. Phyllis was a logophile, especially enjoyed Scrabble and crosswords, and never hesitated to correct your grammar or diction. She was a member of New Apostolic Church, Garden and Bridge Club, and did volunteer work.
Phyllis will be fondly remembered and dearly missed for her hearty laugh, quirky sense of humor, quick wit, funny stories, love of nature, and delight in decorating. She insisted she was switched at birth with the Queen of England and was polishing her nails and applying makeup daily until her final days.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, Robert "Bob" Roper, and sister, Genevieve Niemaszyk. She is survived by her sons, David and Jim Roper, daughters, Cynthia (John) Raven and Cathy (Gary) Marshall, daughter-in-law, Kathy Roper, sister, Jane (Dave) Miller, 8 cherished grandchildren,15 adored great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at New Apostolic Church 117 W 14th St. Holland, MI on April 13, 2024 at noon. Many thanks to Gentiva Hospice and Lakeside Vista. Donations may be made to Gentiva Hospice or charity of your choice.
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