Phyllis L. Day
March 04, 1936 - December 26, 2018
Obituary
WAUNAKEE-Phyllis L. Day, age 82, went home to be with her beloved husband, Bill Day, and loving son, David St. John on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. Phyllis was born on March 4, 1936, to Harry and Julia Warren and was the youngest of eight children. She grew up on Madison’s East Side. Phyllis had two wonderful sons, Gary and David, from her first marriage to Dick St. John. She worked for over 40 years as an office manager and bookkeeper for various companies that included Warren Heating and Prairie Plumbing and Heating. On St. Patrick’s Day, 1972, she met the love of her life, Bill Day. They married nine months later on December 16, 1972. Bill passed away two months shy of their 35th wedding anniversary. Together, they enjoyed fishing trips to Minocqua, gambling trips to Las Vegas and Dubuque Greyhound Park and spending time with family and friends. They had many memories of fish fries at the Esquire Club. She was a great bowler and in 1974, won first place in the Wisconsin State Class B singles Bowling Tournament. Phyllis is survived by her son Gary (Barbara) St. John; brother, Dean Warren; sisters, Dorothy Stormer, Beverly Manner and Lois Liddicoat; special niece, Charlene (Dave) Kinzler; and daughter-in-law, Barbara St. John; grandchildren: Jeff (Kim) St. John, Chelsea St. John, Lindsey (Cory) Just, Christi (Patrick) Stutz, Matt (Ashlie) St. John, Nate St. John and Claire (Peter) Sonnentag; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; son David; parents, Harry and Julia; brother, Robert; and sisters, Ruth and Betty Ann. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. Special thanks to Waunakee Manor and Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate and loving care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Dr.
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Dec 29, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Dec 29, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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DIANE HEIN
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Phyliss was like a Mom to me for many years, just loved that woman.
She and her late husband Bill rented from me in Windsor and could not ask for better and caring tenants ever. Would call me at work and say supper will be ready after we play a game or 2 of cards and delicious meal and even dessert. was had. I would always send her a Mom or like a Mom card for every holiday and just sent the most beautiful Christmas card I only hope she got it.
So many memories of her will never forget
living in Florida now but will visit Roselawn cemetery when we come to visit in Wisconsin, placed many of flowers and wreaths on Bill's grave with her so will say a prayer for her when I visit.
GOING OT MISS THAT WOMAN, So sorry Gary, sisters and great grandchilden and grandchildren think I knew most of you
Love and Hugs Diane (Freeland)Hein
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Dixie Olson
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I have known Phyllis for many years.
She worked for us doing our books until she started working for Warren Heating.
Don & Dolly Warren were very good friends of ours & we worked together so I saw a lot of her.
She was always so warm & kind but a lot of fun!!
I remember how she adored Bill & he her. It was a beautiful relationship & they were made for each other.
I am pleased to know that she will now join Bill.
My condolences to her family & friends.
Love, Dixie
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Deb Ersland
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So sorry we are not in Wisconsin to be at the service. She is now happily reunited with Bill, living and laughing it up together! So glad she had the support of Barbara and Charlene these last months. Thinking of her family. Deb Ersland