Phyllis Salsbury
April 27, 2015
Phyllis J. Salsbury, 78, passed away at her home Monday, April 27, 2015.
Phyllis was born in Madison County, Iowa to Loren and Elizabeth Farr. She attended Patterson school. Phyllis had lived in Norwalk since 1963. Phyllis retired from Employers Mutual in 1997 after 15 years of service. She was a member of Norwalk United Methodist Church for 50 years, Des Moines Area Quilters and Warren County Piece Makers.
Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Jack; children, Gwenna (Marty) Davis, Mitchell (Bobbi) Salsbury and Sherri (Bill) Bowen; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Darlene (Wayne) Nelson and Rena (Ralph) Wilkinson; and a host of extended family and friends.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Norwalk United Methodist Church, 1801 Sunset Drive in Norwalk. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Norwalk United Methodist Church or to the ARL in Phyllis’ name.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Deb (German) Hobbs
08/30/2015
It has been such a long time since I have seen any of your family. I absolutely loved your Mom. I still remember what a happy wonderful person she was and how much fun we had as kids at the slumber parties. Deepest sympathies!
Cheryl Pasa & Larry Villines
05/17/2015
Jack & Family: We were so sad to hear of Phyllis' death. What an AMAZING WOMAN she was! We feel so lucky to have spent time with her and your family in Mexico.
Betty (Bjork) Kochaver
05/07/2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Phyllis as a loving mother and a wonderful person.
Myrna Wise Caponigro
05/05/2015
Dear Jack ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
GOD BLESS
Kathy (Rotan) Griffith
05/04/2015
Dear Jack and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Phyllis' passing. She was truly a great lady. She was one of the most encouraging people I have ever known. Find peace in knowing her pain is over.
You all are in my thoughts.
Jack and Evelyn Hitchcock
05/04/2015
Jack, so saddened to hear this, Glad we got to visit at the last school reunion. Our prayers go out to you and your family.. God Bless you all.
Jack and Evelyn
Becky and Denny Orfield
05/04/2015
Jack,
You kept Phyllis's issue rather quite once it showed its ugly face again.
Even when those that go before us are prepared to meet the Lord, we are never prepared to see them go, no mater what the warning.
Our hearts go out to you our friend.
Kim Gould
05/03/2015
Phyllis and Jack were always very patient when Sherri and I were getting into mischief in high school. I knew Phyllis from the time I was a toddler. She was a very sweet woman. My sympathies to Jack, Sherri and the rest of the family.
Libby Mineart
04/30/2015
Phyllis was a caring neighbor and I will miss her quilting expertise and our frequent talks she always took time for when walking by.
Patricia ,Dennis, Lilly Wright
04/30/2015
Our heartfelt condolences to Jack & to the Salsbury family.
Phyllis was a friend to everyone she was there for me when my parents died & there when we adopted our children she will be missed.
Carol Bakkie
04/29/2015
My heart is breaking.. Phyllis was like a second mom to me plus a wonderful friend. She was truly blessed with a wonderful and loving family. I know heaven has received a beautiful angel, and she is up there teaching everyone to quilt! My prayers and love go to Jack and all the rest of the family.
Earl & Maggie Seymour
04/29/2015
Our condolences to Jack & the Salsbury Family. Phyllis was a bright spot in the lives of the people she touched and will be missed by everyone.
Beth Hromyak
04/29/2015
My heartfelt condolences to the Salsbury family. Phyllis was a wonderful person and always wore a smile. She will be greatly missed.
Lauri Ghormley
04/28/2015
I have never known an entire family to be so filled with joy at all times. It is clear that it stemmed from Phyllis and Jack and their loving devotion to each other and their family. The world is filled with smiles whenever a Salsbury is around.
Jill Reber
04/28/2015
My deepest sympathy to your family. Phyllis was a sparkle whenever I saw her at quilt guild events. I will deeply miss her.