Joann Phillis

BLOOMFIELD: Joann C. Phillis, 87, of Bloomfield, Iowa died June 5, 2010 at the Bloomfield Care Center in Bloomfield. She was born January 8, 1923 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Harry and Bessie Tandy Dichting. She married Raymond J. Phillis July 29, 1940 in Lancaster, Missouri. He preceded her in death August 19, 1998. She attended schools in New Sharon, Oskaloosa, and Milton and went to high school in Bloomfield. Joann and Raymond owned and operated Ray’s Recreation in Bloomfield. She was also an Avon representative for 41 years and was honored in being in the Presidents Club. She was a member of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Chautauqua Club, Rebekah Lodge #1, Davis County Fine Arts Council, and was a volunteer at the Welcome Center in Bloomfield. She is survived by a daughter, Joy Neff of Washington, Iowa; 3 grandchildren, Mike Williamson of Iowa City, Iowa, Tim (Sarah) Williamson also of Iowa City, Jenny (Rod) Mason of Oxford, Iowa; 5 step-grandchildren, Gerald Neff of Washington, Iowa, Lisa (Roger) Letts also of Washington, Jay Neff of Trenton, Iowa, Scott (Tracie) Neff of Crystal, Minnesota, Holly (Tim) Fahy of Longmont, Colorado; 6 great-grandchildren, Amber and Dustin Christner, Jordan and Cody Mason, Bodie and Zeke Williamson; 6 step-great-grandchildren, Kari (Justin) Graber, Madeline Neff, Lily and Jack Neff, Maya and Adaira Fahy; and a step-great-great-granddaughter, Audrina Graber. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Karen Kay Phillis; son-in-law Richard Neff; and a grandson-in-law Randy Christner. Funeral services will be at 10:30am on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Bloomfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Kevin Gingerich officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. Visitation will begin after 9am on Tuesday with the family present to greet friends from 6-7pm at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Memorials have been established to the Bloomfield United Methodist Church and the Davis County Fine Arts Council.