In Loving Memory of Phyllis Viola Gray, born February 13, 1926 at North Battleford, SK., passed away June 21, 2017 in Battleford, SK. Phyllis will be remembered by her nephews, nieces and their families: Frank (Debby) Dolney, Gordon (Wendy) Dolney & Keith Dolney; Alice (Robert) Odnokon, Sharon Armitstead, Marilyne Davis, Karen (Philip) DuPaul, Rhonda (Doug) Gale & Maureen Gray; niece-in-law, Patricia Wouters and many great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, William & Fanny Gray; brothers: Bill, John & James; sisters: Alice (Kitty) Humphreys and Grace Dolney; nephew, Robert Humphreys; great-niece, Julie Armitstead; brothers-in-law: Bruce Humphreys and Bruce Dolney; nephews-in-law: Gary Davis and George Armitstead.
Phyllis Viola Gray
Phyllis was born February 13th, 1926 at North Battleford, the youngest in a family of six to parents William and Fanny Gray. She attended Elementary School at Connaught and High School and Commercial Course at North Battleford Collegiate Institute. At the age of 16, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour and was baptized in First Baptist Church. Her faith was very important to her. Her first summer jobs were with the Battlefords Agricultural Society and Woolworths. In December 1945, she commenced employment with the City of North Battleford at City Hall, in the Billing and Treasury Department, which became a 31 year working career. She then worked for an Accounting Firm for 4 years. In her retirement years, Phyllis did volunteer work for her church, Meals on Wheels and driving seniors for shopping and appointments. She enjoyed reading, word puzzles, good music and gospel programs. She loved nature, working in her garden and yard, feeding the birds, time spent at the lake and the beautiful sunsets, the first canola field in bloom, and the changing colours in the fall. Phyllis enjoyed travelling many times to Vancouver to visit family and friends. She also visited Disneyland, Hawaii, Great Britain, Black Hills of South Dakota, Arizona, Montana, Northern Alberta, and many good drives in our beautiful Saskatchewan. She always appreciated the fellowship of family and friends and will be remembered by her nieces and nephews and their families. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service with Minister Pastor Dan Glass. Family Shared Memories were given by Judy Odnokon-Bishoff & Rhonda Gale. Scripture Reading: Psalm 23 – Karen DuPaul; John 14: 1 - 6 and John 3:16 – Wendy Dolney; Psalm 121 – Shana Dynna. Music Ministry: Mrs. M. Junice Headley – Pianist; Robert MacKay – Soloist - “What A Day That Will Be”; Hymn Selections: Blessed Assurance, In The Garden & Great Is Thy Faithfulness. Pallbearers were Gordon Dolney, Keith Dolney, Mervin Norbury, Earl Armitstead, Kent Davis & Sheldon Humphreys. Honourary Pallbearers were Frank Dolney, Bob Odnokon, Albert Armitstead, Doug Gale & Leigh Adams. Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Trade and Education Centre, 801-105th St., North Battleford, SK S9A 1R3. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
