PHYLLIS EDNA DIEHL

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

PHYLLIS EDNA DIEHL On June 23, 2007 Phyllis passed away peacefully at the Seven Regions Health Centre in Gladstone at the age of 92 years. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Cecil in 1990; her parents, Bert and Phyllis Boyd, and her brothers, Ted and Bert Boyd. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Lilian Tamblyn and Dorothy Blair, and many nieces and nephews. Phyllis was born on August 7, 1914 in Gladstone, Manitoba. She was the eldest daughter of Bert and Phyllis Boyd. She received her education in Gladstone school and later attended Winnipeg Normal School. She has taught at Preston, Livingstone, and Gladstone schools. She married her husband Cecil Diehl on July 12, 1941. They then moved to Grandview and later to Oakville, where Phyllis was a substitute teacher and C.G.I.T. leader. They moved to Stonewall and then returned to Gladstone. Phyllis worked in the community with many organizations including the O.E.S., I.O.D.E., W.I., and U.C.W. She was a life member of the Legion Auxiliary and she taught Sunday School for over 50 years. She was also a C.G.I.T. leader in Gladstone, a member of the Museum Board, a volunteer librarian at the high school, helped with compiling the history book, was a life member of the agricultural society, a life member of the hospital aid, as well as canvassing for many charities. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gladstone United Church with Rev. Ian Olive officiating. Interment will follow in the Gladstone Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Unit 10 - 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4G2. Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements. www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 27, 2007