Obituary of Phyllis Eileen Knouse

KNOUSE - Phyllis Eileen (Sept. 17, 1919 " Jan. 4, 2008). Phyllis passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2008 at Pioneer Village Nursing Home where she was receiving respite care. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Mabel Winter; husband, Arthur in 1974; 4 brothers: Alf, Harold, Gliss and Jack; 3 sisters: Grace Murray, Florence Hamilton and Gladys Olver. Phyllis will be deeply missed by her children, Wayne (Donna) and Florence (Gary) Nicholas and by her grandchildren, Annette (Ken) Allen, Dale (Carolyn) Knouse, Chad (Carrie) Nicholas and Joel Knouse. She was always devoted to her family and most recently derived great joy from her 9 great granddaughters: Emma, Megan and Kalla Nicholas; Cassandra, Jocelyn and twins Gabrielle and Catrina Knouse; and Paige and Hayley Allen. Phyllis was born and educated at Yellow Grass, Sask., growing up on her parents farm where she and Art were married in 1938. They began farming in the Prairie Cona District, south-west of Lewvan. They soon became active in the Lewvan community and later Yellow Grass. Phyllis was always an equal partner, helping out where needed, whether it be in grain fields or raising chickens and gardening. She continued her dedication as Waynes helper after Arts untimely death. Phyllis was always supportive of family wherever called upon which was often. She was devoted to her Christian faith and service, whether it be her many years of teaching Sunday School, working on special projects or faithful attendance in Lewvan, Yellow Grass, Weyburn or Regina. Knox-Metropolitan, in particular the Amity U.C.W. Unit, held a prominent role in Phyllis life. Phyllis always valued many friendships in Yellow Grass and later Rainbow Towers and Marian Chateau Retirement Villa in Regina. Many folks were fortunate to be recipients of her caring ways. Travel continued to be one of her passions as she continued to travel south to Weslaco, Texas, as she and Dad had done, as well as enjoying bus tours with her travel buddies. A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Knox-Metropolitan United Church, 2340 Victoria Avenue on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Robert Kitchen officiating. Interment will follow in the Yellow Grass Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Knox-Metropolitan United Church, 2340 Victoria Ave., Regina, Sask. S4P 0S6 or to Yellow Grass United Church, Yellow Grass, Sask. S0G 5J0. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com