- Date Of Birth: October 22, 1924
- Date Of Death: April 8, 2014
- State: Michigan
Gunderson, Phyllis Jean passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Upjohn Community Care Center. Age 89. Phyllis was born in Rochelle, IL on October 22, 1924, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Alice Worthington Dales.
She was married to Howard Gunderson; he preceded her in death. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired from Western Michigan University and worked at Waldo Library. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She volunteered for the American Red Cross, loved playing bridge and bowling, and was an avid reader.
She is survived by her children, Deborah Gunderson of Kalamazoo, Mary Brian O’Donnell of Georgia, and Michael Gunderson of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren, Angela, Melinda, Brandon, and Cameron; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Dales of Illinois; one niece and one nephew, Marcia and Doug.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Duane Dales. Cremation has taken place.
