Jeanne Ann Phillips
March 09, 1952 - May 24, 2019
Obituary
MADISON - Jeanne A. Phillips, age 67, of Madison, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. She was born on March 9, 1952, in Madison, the daughter of Clarence and LaVonne Frey. Jeanne graduated from Wisconsin Heights High School, Black Earth, in 1970. She married James Phillips on August 28, 2010 at Olbrich Gardens. Jeanne worked for the State of Wisconsin for 38 years, having worked her way up the ranks to Director of Workforce Development. She was a Master Gardener and volunteered at Olbrich Gardens. Jeanne was also a Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Jeanne was a generous, loving and brave woman: a beloved wife, a devoted daughter, an adventurous sister, a supportive friend, and a “bonus mom” to Melissa, Allie and Jenn. She also loved travel, reading, and spending time with her grand dogs. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Jim; mother, LaVonne Frey; her step-daughters, Jennifer (Tim Hopkins) Phillips and Allie (Zach) Miskie; brothers, Thomas (Linda) Frey, Terrill (Mary) Frey, Trent Frey, and Timothy Frey; sister, Judith (Mark Reese) Frey; her niece, Melissa Frey (Mike Chamberlin) and her best friend of 50 years, Susan Podell. She was preceded in death by her father. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2019; followed by a Celebration of Life at OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America or Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
Events
Visitation
Mon Jun 3, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Celebration of Life
Mon Jun 3, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Olbrich Botanical Gardens • 3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Steve and Linda Gnewikow
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So sorry for your loss. Steve and Linda Gnewikow
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Gloria Pofahl -Pangman
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Jim and family,
What a wonderful woman Jeanne was! Interesting and interested in all life had to offer. Certainly fun and caring and brave, dealing with this final battle with such grace. She will be missed terribly .
Our hearts go out to the entire family and her best friend Susan.
Gloria and Eric
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Pancho308
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One of my fondest memories of Jeanne was when she got stuck riding with me on one of our group convertible rides. My wife, Gloria, rode with her husband, Jim. It was my first and only wife swap. I recall riding down County Trunk T just outside Barneveld headed to Spring Green. She was a great conversationalist. You know, one that asks about you, and able to share stories about her life as well. The way it should be. One thing for sure, Jim was was lucky dude. Even being snatched out of his grasp so early, he'll still have fond memories forever. We will all miss her very much.