Phyllis Jean Valenta

Preceded in death by parents, Philip and Florence Anderson; husband, Don; sister, Shirley Lennox; brother-in-law, Larry Pankratz, and son, Don Oats.

She is survived by sister, Sue Pankratz; children, Ray (MaryKate) Scheidler, Nancy (Dave) Salmon, Denny (Kelly) Scheidler, Tim (Loretta) Valenta, Jeff Valenta, Peggy (Steve) Skram, Ron Oats, and Pam (Mark) Riggle and brother-in-law, Don Lennox. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and relatives.

Phyllis loved making huge Sunday dinners for any or all family members who wanted to join. Her and Don enjoyed traveling out of state and made a few trips for get-togethers with his Navel crew from WWII. A few visits to the casino also brought her joy. She worked outside the home until she was 80 and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. Her passion was hand embroidering dish towels and pillow cases until the day she passed. It made her happy to see others appreciate her work. Phyllis was a bundle of love, sweetness and kindness. She will be sorely missed by everyone.

Service will be at Sunset Memorial Park on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11 AM. Visitation will begin starting at 10 AM. (There is parking and an elevator in the back of the church to reach the main floor.)