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1925 - 2013
 Mrs. Phyllis June Sears Tisdel, age 88, passed away Wednesday morning, August 7, 2013 at Advocare Assisted Living in Rockford. She was born June 7, 1925 in Solon Township, the daughter of Leon and Marvel (Winegar) Hunter. Phyllis grew up in the rural Rockford and Cedar Springs area and attended Cedar Springs Schools. She married John Sears, Jr. in 1941, and they remained husband and wife until he passed away in 1990. As a family, they went camping, fishing, and boating, and enjoyed traveling out East, West, and to the Upper Peninsula. When fishing, Phyllis had the tendency to catch not only the largest fish but also the most. She worked as a nurses aide at the former Sunshine Hospital in Grand Rapids, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. She volunteered in the Oakfield Fire Departments Ladies Auxiliary and the PTA at Horton School. Mr. and Mrs. Sears held many garage sales, where they sold many antiques on consignment, and Phyllis became an antique expert. After Johns death, she married Mervil Tisdel in 1995 and became a member of Crossroads Wesleyan Church. They enjoyed fishing and life together until his death in 1998. The Sears family would like to especially thank both the staff and residents at Advocare for the compassionate care they provided. Phyllis is survived by her children, Larry (Judye) Sears of Rockford, Terry (Judy) Sears of Rockford, and Debbie (Jim) Koron of Grand Rapids; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; brother, Steve Taft; sister, Tut (Andy) Kohut; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her two husbands and a grandson, William Jones. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Crossroads Wesleyan Church, Rev. Eldon Sanders officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Interment will be in Oakfield Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Grace Hospice or Faith Hospice, |
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There are currently 3 condolences.
Lois Misket
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
4:53 PM
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We will be missing you, Phyllis, but we know you are in the Lord's eternal care. As the family grieves --missing Phyllis -- may the Holy Spirit continually comfort each of you. May the faith that lived in Phyllis live in each of you . . .
Lois & Chuck Misket
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Cindy [Harper} Christensen
Saturday August 10, 2013 at
4:01 PM
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Larry, Terry and Debbie, So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a great lady. We didn't hear in time to make it to the visitation, but wanted to tell you we are thinking about you all and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Cindy and Matt Christensen
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Joe & Debbie Dyer
Thursday August 8, 2013 at
10:55 AM
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Larry, Terry, Debbie and families, we are so sorry, Phyllis was a wonderful and sweet person. We all loved her and will miss her.
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