Phyllis I Vanderpool

Phyllis I. Vanderpool, 90, of Wolcottville, Indiana died Friday August 8, 2025, at Live Care Center in Lagrange. She was born June 21, 1935, in Greenship Township, Noble County to Ralph Keck Sr. and Ruth (Walburn) Keck. On June 19th, 1954, in Wolcottville, she married William R. "Bill" Vanderpool. He preceded her in death February 5th, 2017. She worked at Electric Cord Sets Inc. in Wolcottville for many years. Phyllis was a life-long member of the Wolcottville Baptist Church, now the Open Door, where she served faithfully for many years. Phyllis spent her life serving the Lord and was always quick to share her faith. She spent many Sundays after church cooking dinner for her family. She loved to ride her bike around town and play cards with her friends from church. She was always there to serve her community and her loss will be felt for years to come. Phyllis loved her family the most. Surviving are two daughters, Susan Bryant of Atwood Lake and Sara Fox (Ken Eash) of Leesburg Indiana; three sons; Tim Vanderpool of Lagrange, Tom Vanderpool (Tracy) of Atwood Lake, and Dan Vanderpool of Lagrange. She had 9 grandchildren; Tara Price, Rachel Vanderpool, Robin (Ryan) Murphy, Lindy (Darrel) Schlabach, Bill (Mariah) Bryant, Jevon (Missy) Fox, Skyler McClish, Ethan Vanderpool and Emma Vanderpool; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother Larry Keck of Wawaka. She was also preceded in death by her son, Bob Vanderpool; two sisters, Virginia Shcmidt and Helen Baird; eight brothers, Byron Keck, Chuck Keck, Cork Keck, Ralph Keck Jr., Dick Keck, Philip Keck, Wayne Keck and Jay Keck. Visitation will be Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the Memorial Service at 1 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home in Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville. Graveside services will follow in Sweet Cemetery. The family would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the amazing staff at LifeCare Center of Lagrange and Parkview Hospice. Memorials can be made to Open Door Community Church. Share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com