Phyllis Laubmeier Riordan

I had the real privilege of working and laughing with Phyllis at Maplewood many, many years ago! My deepest sympathies to you all.

Phyllis was agreat gal. We went to school together androde bus togetherfor many years! I was really fortunate to get to visit last fall with other classmates as well as Phyllis.. God rest her soul in heaven. Judy Keenan

Phyllis and I shared our July birthdays together, with all in the Holy Hill OCDS Community. She the 14th, I the 16th. We could reminisce of Plain, St. Anne's chapel and simply share the smile of knowing those beautiful hills. First cousins, through marriage....her uncle to my maternal Aunt. I know you have a big smile for us all, Phyllis And as we had talked of visiting the Holy Land together in February, with OCDS, you have done one better. You have gone right to the Heavenly Source. I know you are there ready to guide us all, for the asking. Above all, your beloved family, as you always held them in "pole position" on your life track. Love you, Phyllis. ~ Debra R. Zins. Milwaukee.

I met Phyllis in 1st grade at St. Luke's school in PLain. My family had just moved in at the end of 1st grade and I was so surprised to meet someone who shared the same name as my sister. A first for me at 6 years old. I remember we shared the back row for pictures throughout grade school as two of the tallest classmates. Phyllis always had a ready smile and laughter and it seems to have served her well in her fulfilling life. I last saw her at our 50th reunion and she still had her smile! She will be smiling down from heaven of her loving family.

Phyllis's main concern as she faced her 3-6 month prognosis was to get her affairs in order, so her children would not have more stress. Her emails to me were only concern for others. She faced her illness bravely. She was a strong, caring woman. We did our nurses training together and she was my roommate briefly while my roomie was at Mendota for Psych Nursing. It was fun getting to know her... My sincere sympathy to her family.