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Phyllis Kelly Halldorson

Phyllis Halldorson Obituary

HALLDORSON, Phyllis Kelly
Was born in Nebraska on December 14, 1924, and passed peacefully into the care of our Lord on December 28, 2007. She moved to Sacramento in 1944 with her beloved husband of 65 years, Gerald "Jiggs" Halldorson. She was devoted to her family and was active in PTA, Camp Fire Girls and Cub Scouts while her children were growing up. She spent many years working as a volunteer in the Sutter Hospital Auxiliary. After Gerald retired, Phyllis took up creative writing. She became a prolific writer of romance novels, writing 37 books in a 20-year period for Silhouette Romance. Phyllis is survived by her husband; children Mary Kay Hosmann, Gary and Aleta Haldorson, Krista and Dwayne Walker, Siggie and Jan Halldorson, Heidi and Manuel Munoz, Robert and Christie Halldorson; her sister Doris Kelly Hall; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son-in-law Bob Hosmann. Phyllis was an active member of Pioneer Congregational Church for 61 years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. in the church at 2700 L St., Sacramento, CA 95816. The family request that, in lieu of flowers, remembrances be sent to Pioneer Congregational UCC's Memorial Fund.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jan. 2 to Jan. 4, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Halldorson

13 Entries

Andrea Wolf

January 26, 2008

I was introduced to Phyllis in the 1970's when I first started out in my writing career. She was so kind to me and was always there to offer advice. I lost touch with her in later years...I wanted to thank her for helping me. She was a very special lady.

Kirsten Malme

January 14, 2008

Hello... I wanted to share my condolences. Your mother was an amazing woman. Unfortunately, I had not had the privlege of seeing her since I was a little girl... so long ago... but the memories I have of her are amazing. I am sorry I did not make it to the services I would of have loved to show my respect and to see you all again. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.... Much love to you all.....Kirsten

Lisa Guttridge

January 5, 2008

To my loving grandmother who will always be referred to as "the grandma who writes dirty books",you will be missed terribly. You have left a mark in this world that should be something we all strive for in our lives. An outstanding and loyal husband, wonderful kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. You can never be replaced! You will be missed, but never forgotten in our hearts.
Your loving granddaughter, Lisa

Pam and Roberta Vance

January 5, 2008

Phyllis' Family, we are sorry for your loss.

Phyllis, we are blessed to have known you. Thank you!

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Heidi Munoz

January 4, 2008

Mom,

You and Dad had the ultimate love story. Your love for your family and husband will live on. My favorite story will always be the one where after you were married for over 30 years, Dad came home from work one day. You put the rolls to cook (dinner was always ready when he came in from work=right on time!) You two were so happy to see each other and started kissing each other. You didn't relegate kissing to a peck on the cheek like other 30+ year married couples did, you kissed until the rolls burned!! I love that story. But it's an example of the true love that you and Dad had for each other. I love you and miss you very much. I hope that you're having fun plotting your next story with God now. Your loving daughter, Heidi

Debbie Goforth

January 4, 2008

Heidi,
I am so sorry for the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I have enjoyed our email friendship over the years and watching your family grow. I enjoyed reading your Mother's books, both the ones you sent me and the ones I got on my own. I know you will miss her greatly but God will help you through this.

Robert Halldorson

January 4, 2008

Mom,
You were always a class act.I am honored to have had you as my mother.I love you and will miss you always.

True love lasts a lifetime!!!

Sarah Munoz

January 3, 2008

I miss you Grandma. I hope that you are in a better place where you can see everyone thriving.

Krista Walker

January 3, 2008

Hi Mom. I know that you can see all of this and all of the wonderful things people are saying about you. I'm glad I was with you when you went to the Lord. Dwayne and I will always think of you. Thank you for loving me. Your loving daughter, Krista Walker

Sylvia and Bill Mitchell, friends of Krista and Dwayne

January 3, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

The Peter Family Jan, Annette, and Michelle

January 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed reading her books that we have collected over the years.

Gary Halldorson

January 2, 2008

Mom, what can I say except that I miss you very much. I know that you are in a better place now and for that I am grateful. Although we did not always see eye to eye you have been the best Mom a Son could ever have. I Love You!

Malinda Petersen

January 2, 2008

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Phyllis was a very nice lady. When my mother, Karthyn Storie was writing, she became good friends with Phyllis. Hold tight to your good memories, I know I cherish mine of my mother.

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