Phyllis Anne Willis

Phyllis A. Willis died Friday, May 16, 2014, after 1 ½ years of struggling appointments and long hospital stays. She was born in Wessington Springs, South Dakota on January 7, 1921 and was married to the love of her life, Morris H. Willis, for 56 years who was laid to rest on May 1, 2010.

Nana is survived by her children, Anne Ruscher of Oxnard and Terry Beetle of San Luis Obispo; 8 Grandchildren, Shana, Susi, Ian, Leah, Nick, Tink, Travis and Joann; 12 Great Grandchildren, Brandon, Brandi, Spencer, Reese, Wyatt, Nolan,Tucker, Mattie, Zach, Brittany, Cody, Michael; and the newest Great Great Grandchild, Dakota.

Nana was a wonderful Nana to all of us and she enjoyed her time with each and every one. She would always do special things with us like cooking, sewing, playing cards and Board games and went on family trips and took us camping, she was a brave Nana!!

She enjoyed the county fair each year as she was active in the local quilt club where she showed her quilts and also was always donating to the ones in need. Nana also enjoyed her dear friends and kept them close to her heart. She was a wonderful friend and inspiration to those who knew her. To Our little Nana we will love and miss you forever and never forget the lessons you showed all of us.

A Graveside Service for Nana will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at Santa Paula Cemetery, 380 Cemetery Road, Santa Paula, with the Reverend Dan Hull officiating. A gathering following the service will take place at 200 North “F” Street, Oxnard.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura.