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Phyllis Southard Obituary
Cremation has taken place and a family service will be held sometime in the coming summer. Memorials may be sent to Arthritis Foundation or a charity of donor's choice.
Phyllis was born July 3, 1922, to Clayton and Dorcas Spencer in Dix, Neb.
After two years of college in Chadron, Phyllis married Gail Southard June 27, 1942. When Gail's Army Air Corps tour ended, they settled on a farm north of Dix, where they farmed over 40 years. Phyllis and Gail spent several years of retirement in Kimball, then moved to Brighton, Colo. and finally to Billings. Gail passed away in 2004 after 62 years of marriage.
Survivors include her daughters, Susan Baack (Dan Gross), Billings, Mont., Sally Eby (Newt), Billings, Mont., and son, Andrew Southard (Lynn) of Brighton, Colo.; sisters, Lucille Harrison of Petaluma, Calif., and Shirley Green of Cambria, Calif.; grandchildren, Chris Bogert (Beth) of Dix, Monica Garcia (Rafael) Kaiserslautern, Germany, Aaron Baack (Cassi) Fort Wayne, Ind., Matt Baack (Marge) Billings, Mont., and Holden Southard Brighton, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Clay, Sam, Erica, and Sabrynn Bogert, Rafael and Felix Garcia, Austen and Mason Baack, and Logan and Dylan Baack.
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Jeff Johnson
May 1, 2008
Phyllis and Gail were both the very best of friends to my parents (Ev and Dorothy Johnson), and were beloved by my siblings, myself, and all they came in contact with in Kimball and Dix. Lots of fond memories, especially when a man gave us a pineapple at Oliver Lake, of which Phyllis tossed in the lake after he left. It "might have something in it" Phyllis said. My prayers are with her family, and now Phyllis and Gail are together again! Love, Jeff Johnson
Gary Marks
May 1, 2008
Growing up in Dix, NE with Phyllis and her girls was a pure delight. She held a special event at her rural home which provided me my first exposure to chili soup. This dear lady will be missed. Susan, email me.
Miranda Rogers
May 1, 2008
Phyllis could light up a room with her glorious smile. She was an amazing lady. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family. She will be greatly missed.
Teresa Corcoran
May 1, 2008
Phyllis was an amazing person. I had an opportunity to care for her, and she was such a blessing to me. She became someone I cared very much about and a friend to me. My heart goes out to her wonderful family. God bless her as he has received one of his glorious children into his kingdom.
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