Phyllis Margaret Berry Hoyte

Phyllis was born in Vernon, August 28, 1922, granddaughter of one of early Vernon's prominent families,C.F. Costerton and daughter of Albert (Pinky) and Doris Berry, (nee Costerton)

She was predeceased by her father in 1963, mother in 1994 and husband Mort Hoyte in 2003.

She was a much beloved mother and grandmother and is survived by her sons Ted Hoyte and Dave (Ruth) Hoyte, grandchildren Sarah, Robbie and Nicholas, as well as numerous extended family members.

Phyllis was an integral part of our family and took great pride in nurturing and caring for us. Always available with words of encouragement along with sensible sage advice. We will always appreciate her handiwork and will treasure the numerous gifts of hand knit and hand woven items...all created with love. Many a church bazaar was filled with her knitting, preserves and crafts.

Her extended family also included the congregation of All Saints Anglican Church, where she found joy in her many friendships. She especially enjoyed the laughter shared working in the church kitchen.

She took a great interest, not just in our family history, but also the history of the community and belonged to numerous historical groups. She was a wealth of knowledge on local history and was able to relay an abundance of information thru storytelling. We'll miss those stories.

Funeral services will be held at All Saints Anglican Church with Canon Chris Harwood-Jones officiating May 10, 2011, at 2:00 pm with reception to follow. Interment with family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Phyl's memory to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation to support the Tower of Care (2101 32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5L2)

Arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home (250)542-0155.