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Lyn Phillips Obituary
1946 ~ 2016
Lyn Jacobsen Phillips was born November 9, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Melvin L. Jacobsen and Vila Cowan. At age thirteen the family moved to Taylorsville, Utah where she lived and attended school. She graduated from Granger High School and later Brigham Young University, where she excelled in Nursing. She then worked at the LDS Hospital in the Open Heart Surgery area under Dr. Russel M. Nelson, a position she held until marrying Kenneth Phillips on October 26, 1972, who was working in California in the Space Program. Lyn dedicated her life to raising their 4 children: Kevin (Rosemary), Cynthia (Michael) Dahl, Deborah (Nickolai) Borba, and Brian (Heidi). While raising their family, Lyn also spent many hours serving in the Primary and later Relief Society Presidencies.
Her life ended on March 18, 2016 after battling Stage IV Melanoma, which she courageously fought for sixteen months. She is now freed from the great pain and suffering it exacted and has now returned to that "Home on High".
She is survived by her husband Kenneth; her sister Ellen (William) Meaders; brother David (Peggy) Jacobsen; her four children; and nine grandchildren, who are the joy of her life.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 24th at 10:30 AM in the Kaysville 12th Ward House - 1039 East Crestwood Road, Kaysville, Utah. A viewing will be from 9:00 to 10:15 AM. She will be interred in the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Ave. "N" Street.
Arrangements entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.starksfuneral.com.
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Joyce Peterson
March 23, 2016
Dear friend, I will miss your sweet smile. Sisters in the gospel and sisters in the nursing profession, you have lived as a tribute to both. I will remember you fondly!
Sincerely,
Joyce Peterson
Sandi Savage Phillips
March 23, 2016
Lyn was truly a woman without guile. She was a great human being who loved unconditionally and judged no-one. We were childhood friends since 6th grade. She guided me through the tumultuous teen years simply by being a great Christian example. We had so much in common that we each married (unrelated) Phillips men who became our perfect companions and outstanding fathers and providers for our children. I will miss Lyn incredibly. May her family be comforted and continue to care for others in the same loving way their mother did.-Sandi Savage Phillips
Terry Phillips
March 22, 2016
The medical knowledge, service and love Lyn gave to her brother-in-law, Bud, and his wife, Dorothy will always be remembered and appreciated. She spent many hours serving them and always ran to their aide when called. We love you and know that you can now be with them and other loved ones. Terry and Valerie
March 22, 2016
So sorry to hear of Lyn's passing. Although we have not been close for years I will always cherish the memories of when we were all kids and the fun we had at their house and at Uncle Lynn and Aunt Lou's house. Rest in peace free from pain and suffering. Curley (John) Carey
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