Phyllis Creve Wambaugh, 94, of Hart, passed in her sleep November 25, 2019, in her home in Elbridge Twp., where she resided. She was born June 6, 1925, in Shelby Twp., the daughter of Tessie and Harold Morningstar.
Phyllis went to Shelby Schools and married George Wambaugh on March 18, 1944. She enjoyed her main job as homemaker and mother. She had many hobbies, including reading, crocheting, knitting, sewing, and doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Phyllis loved the outdoors and playing cards with her family; she said these were her greatest joys. Many, many family get-togethers brought out many smiles on her face. She will be dearly missed.
Phyllis is survived by: her children,Trudy (Gerald) Sibley, Loretta (Larry) Bailey, Catherine (Bruce) Waslusky, Diane (Larry) Rasmussen, Paula Vanderputte, and Michael (Joan) Wambaugh; daughter-in-law, Susan Wambaugh; grandkids, Jane Sietsema, Cherie Timmons, Karen Pankow, David Waslusky, Robert Waslusky, Laura Bailey, Debra Singer, Tammy Harris, Andrea Carnes, Tara VanderNaalt, Richard Vanderputte, Christopher Wambaugh, Aimee Schulz, Sarah Iteen, Tricia Bennett, Michael Wambaugh Jr., Joshua Wambaugh, Justin Wambaugh, Larry Gene Rasmussen, Amy Hominga, and Amber Rasmussen; 42 great-grandkids; 21 great-great-grandkids; and sisters, Joan Lindsey, Sandy (Arlo) Barry, and Patricia Lawie;
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas Wambaugh, on January 27, 1969. She is also preceded in death by: her parents, Tessie and Harold Morningstar; son, Larry Thomas Wambaugh; son-in-law, Ronald J. Vanderputte; sisters, Margarette Werner, Lillian Morningstar, Virginia Schroeder, and Dorothy; brothers, Burt, Bob, Harold Jr., Lawrence, Frank, and Eddie Morningstar; and brothers-in-law, Dick Lindsey and Larry Lawie.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72
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Avenue, Hart, with Pastor Adrian Eising officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until time of service, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Elbridge Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elara Caring Hospice, 203 S. State Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
