Myrtle Phillips Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Myrtle A. Phillips (83) lost her long battle with cancer on October 30th. She was born in Spokane, WA. In 1936, where she lived until she met and married the love of her life her husband Jerry. They spent their early years moving around with the military. They moved back and forth between Jackson MS. And Spokane, WA, until they finally settled in Moses Lake. She’s lived for 48 years in Moses Lake in her dream home. She was proceed in death by her (mother) Maxine Welch, (father) George Knutsonhaydahl, (her husband) Jerry Phillips, (son) David Phillips, (grandson) Steven Mennemyer, & (son in law) Gary Williams. She is survived by her three daughters. Shirley Kay Wagner & Barry DeShazo (Ephrata), Ramona Lynn Phillips (Granite City), & Pamela Jill Colee & Doug Dickson (Othello). Six grandchildren Angela & David Hedwall, Melanie & Ammon Bruce, Melissa & Josh Schindler, Krystal Wagner, Ryan & Amy Colee, & Sarah & Zach White. 13.75 great grandchildren. We all inherited her love of travel, love of animals, & zest for celebrating birthdays & Holidays. She always made them fun growing up. She didn’t like black; yellow was her favorite color so we are asking people to wear bright colorful clothes to the celebration of her life. Celebration of her life will be taking place Saturday November 23rd at 1:00, In the Immanuel Lutheran church on A Street. In lieu of flowers we are asking donations be made to Grant County Animal Outreach, via Broadway Animal Hospital on their account.

Myrtle Phillips

March 30, 1936 - October 30, 2019