Barlow, Phyllis J.

Phyllis J. Barlow, age 91, of Waupaca, WI and Winter Haven, FL found peace on Friday morning, May 8, 2015 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 10, 1924 in Plover, WI to Clair and Laura (Webster) Eckels. She attended the one-room school house in Buena Vista, WI and was a graduate of Stevens Point High School at the age of sixteen. After graduating from college she taught English, Drama, and Latin at high schools in Kiel and Manawa.

On December 27, 1947 Phyllis and Guy J. Barlow, Jr. were united in marriage in Buena Vista. The early years of their marriage were spent in Appleton where they started their family and were founding members of St. James Methodist Church. In 1965 they moved to Sheboygan until their retirement, after which they split their time between summers at "the cottage" at Pine Lake and winters at their "snowbird" home in Florida. Guy preceded her in death in 1994.

In addition to raising her children, Phyllis volunteered her time at Wilson Elementary School and Welcome Wagon, and was a member of the Shoreline Women's Club. Her hobbies included reading, golf, bridge, and scrabble. She was an avid, loyal fan of the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. Loving, sweet and caring, always looking for the best in people, Phyllis took great pleasure in hunting down just the right birthday card each year for her many friends and relatives.

Phyllis is survived by her children, James C. (Ligaya) Barlow of Sheboygan, Laura J. (Mark) Deckert of Sheboygan, and William G. (Julie Turner) Barlow of Senoia, GA; daughter-in-law Tina Barlow-Paulson; six grandchildren, Jessica Barlow and her husband, Derek Schmidt, Jacob (Morgann Leach) Barlow, Melissa (Nick) Hietpas, Kristin (Roger) Hunter, Lindsay (Kevin) Schuh, and Justin Barlow; five great-granddaughters, Natasha, Olivia, Greta, Heidi, and Lydia; a sister-in-law, Jeannine Eckels of Wautoma, and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, parents, and stepmother, Alice, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert W. Barlow, and her brothers, Webster and Forest Eckels.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 15, 2015 at Zimmer Westview Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Gregory S. Whelton will officiate. A time of visitation and support will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.

Phyllis' family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the excellent staff at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, especially Paula, RN, for their kindness and care. Special thanks, also, to the wonderful friends and neighbors at Pine Lake and at Hidden Golf Club in Florida who watched over Phyllis, especially in these last few years. You all now have a very special angel watching over you.

To sign the guestbook, visit: www.zimmerfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on May 12, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Barlow

12 Entries

Robert Stutz (Bearcat)

May 14, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss.

There is a brat fry in heaven...

Robert Stutz (Bearcat)

May 14, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss.

There is a brat fry in heaven...

Klotzbuecher Lana

May 14, 2015

Very sorry to hear about your loss of Phyllis. I will miss seeing her and doing her hair in the summer months. I did Phyllis's hair for about 15 years, loved the lady! Georgia Rice was a former student of Phyllis's. Lee Wiegert worked with Guy Barlow at the telephone company. Georgia Wiegert was in on Fridays to get her hair done and Phyllis whould usually see her, that's how she new Phyllis. Sending prayers to your family.

Robbin Polivka

May 13, 2015

Laura & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Hold all those special memories close and in time it will become easier to remember her with joy rather than the sadness you feel right now.

Bev and Tom Williams

May 13, 2015

We only had the pleasure of knowing Phyllis for a few winters, but always enjoyed her company. You could count on her wearing her Packer shirt to Monday morning coffee after a win or loss. She will be missed.

Gary & Ruby Hovind

May 12, 2015

We are sad to hear of the passing of Phyllis. She was a special sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
With Our Sympathy,
Gary & Ruby Hovind

Kathleen Peterson

May 12, 2015

We are so very saddened of your loss. Phyllis was a very special friend of my Mom, Jane Lang. They had so many special times together at Pine Lake! They are now reunited♡ May God hold you all in his arms during this time. We will look at those beautiful sunsets and wave.

Bob and Doreen Wade

May 12, 2015

We are very sad to hear of the passing of Phylilis. She was a lady in the true since of the word. We were privileged to have her as a neighbor and very good friend for over ten years at Hidden Golf. We are better people because of Phyllis. Rest in peace Phyllis.

Michael Dorn

May 12, 2015

So sorry to hear about my friend Phyllis. She was a special lady and will be missed by all of her good friends at Hidden Golf. My condolences to her entire family.

Pat and Don Taylor

May 12, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis and your family at this time. She was a wonderful lady and friend. She will be missed at Hidden Golf.

Ann & Dick Ciske

May 12, 2015

To all the Family, You have our sympathy.
We have many great memories from when your family lived on Division Street.

Larry Rupp

May 12, 2015

My condolences to the Barlow family, I was a good friend of Robert.

Showing 1 - 12 of 12 results