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Phyllis Ramirez Obituary
A service will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Phyllis was born June 13, 1939, in Swords Creek, Va. Shortly after, the family moved to West Virginia, where she attended elementary through high school.
While working in Washington, D.C., Phyllis met and fell in love with her husband of more than 47 years, and they began their beautiful journey through life together. Through the military they were stationed in Germany for four years, transferred to assignments in Maryland, Virginia and ended in Alaska, where they spent the last 38 years of their lives together raising a family and enjoying all that Alaska has to offer.
She had a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration with a minor in accounting from Wayland Baptist University. She became a resident of Alaska in October of 1972. From 1975-1995 she worked as an accountant for the Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. She retired after 20 years of service and continued to work in an administrative capacity at Alaska Regional Hospital for Dr. Rai and Dr. Muffoletto from 1998-2008.
Her family wrote, "Phyllis's greatest passion was her family, friends, being very involved with the Catholic Church, including as a Eucharistic minister with St. Anthony's and living life to the fullest. She could make your heart smile with her beautiful blue eyes and infectious hugs. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who came to know her."
Phyllis was affiliated with St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Her hobbies included gardening, reading, sewing, ceramics, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Cipriano Ramirez; sons, William Reed and Anthony Ramirez; daughters, Monica Bryan and Veronica Schwankl; daughters-in-law, Kathy Reed and Kristen Ramirez; sons-in-law, Jay Bryan and Jim Schwanke; grandchildren, Timmy, Tommy, Anna Mae, Holli, Carter, Cody and Jason; sisters, Shelby, Mary, Peggy, Betty and Sue; brothers, L.C., Johnny, Billy and Jamie; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Audrey E. Miller and Lemuel Cohen Miller.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel. www.janssenfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Ramirez
Penny Elkins
August 16, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Betty & Darrell Beamon
August 15, 2010
We will miss you dearly Phyllis. We will always cherish the memories and good times that we had.
Mary Kiser
August 14, 2010
my beautiful sister, I will miss you terribly through the years but i will never ever forget you and all the good times we had together.you were such a wonderful person. Rest in peace
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Clare Johansen
August 13, 2010
Monica, Tony and Veronica, I will truly miss your Mom's infectious smile. She always made me feel like part of the family when I was around. I will truly miss her deeply. She will always be remembered in my heart. God bless you all. Your Friend, Clare Johansen
Anthony Ramirez
August 13, 2010
Mom -- we miss you! You were our light in the darkness, our heart and soul. Now that you are with our Lord, please watch over us and continue to be our guardian angle. We love you!
Maria Smith
August 12, 2010
I'll miss her beautiful smile.I know she's in God's company now. She was a very nice lady and we'll miss her at church and in our buncos games. I'll have you all in my prayers.
Maria Smith
Peggy Bergsrud
August 11, 2010
Will miss you Phyllis.. Your wonderful smile and quite presence! Rest in Peace.
Brenda Bergsrud
August 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 10, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Life just doesn't seem fair sometimes.Phyllis was always a ray of sunshine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Marty Huffman, Eagle River, Alaska
August 10, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sue Hogan
August 10, 2010
To the family of our precious sister,
We are so sorry for your loss and ours.
Phyllis is in God's house now, waiting
for the day we will all met her there.
Phyllis was a very special person and
sister, I will always remember her
laugh. You all are in our thoughts and
prayers.
Dr. Gieringer and staff
August 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ramierz family. We worked "next door" to Phyllis when she worked in Building B at ARH for Dr. Rai. She always had a smile on her face and a warm greeting. We missed her when they moved. We are very sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady.
Barb Piotrowski
August 9, 2010
Veronica, your Mom was such a special person. When she hugged you, you knew you'd been hugged. When she spoke with you, you knew you had been listened to and understood. Phyllis had such a beautiful soul and a good heart and she passed along those very traits to her kids. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Teri Reed
August 9, 2010
Veronica, your Mom was such a breath of frest air! She made me feel so special. She was so gracios to my family. She always remembered us. Her smile could light up a room. I have been so touched by her through out the years and she will be deeply missed!!My prayers are with your family.
Susan Huffman (Simonka)
August 8, 2010
Growing up with Veronica, I spent a lot of time at their house throughout the years. I always felt welcomed and part of the family. Phyllis is one of the most kindest, generous, good hearted person I know. It hurts to lose her but she's with god. I pray for strength for the family in this difficult time. Please know I will miss her and send my love to the family.
August 8, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to your family. Phyllis was one of our clients for many years and I always enjoyed working with her.
Victoria Knudsen/New York Life
August 8, 2010
I worked with Phyllis at Alyeska Pipeline in the 1970s to 1980s and remember her as one of the kindest members of our department. I'm so sorry she met such an early to her life.
Marilyn Rudolph, Anchorage
Theresa Chouinard
August 8, 2010
Monica, I am so very sorry to hear about your mother. I remember her sense of humor and how she would make us laugh growing up. She had a gentle and very kind soul. I pray the memories of her will continue to make you strong. From God we come and to Him we return. All my love to your family.
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