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Phyllis Kay Suksdorf
12/09/1944 — 06/18/2010
From Pasco, WA, US | Born in Spokane, WA
Phyllis Kay Suksdorf
Phyllis Kay Anderson Suksdorf, 65, longtime Pasco resident passed away peacefully at her home on June 18, 2010, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010, at 3:00pm at The Living Room Community Church, 711 Vineyard Drive, in Kennewick.
Phyllis graduated from Rosalia High School in 1963. She married Carl Suksdorf in 1966. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Washington State University in 1971, the couple moved to California, later to return to the Columbia Basin where she worked as a bookkeeper for Warden Welding. After their divorce she moved to Pasco in 1980 and was employed by Household Finance. She was later hired by Boise Cascade in Wallula working in various departments, finally moving to Market Pulp in 2000 where she served as Business Support Manager. She retired in 2004 after 24 years of service.
Phyllis had an infectious, memorable laugh and was a determined, independent woman. An intrepid traveler, she explored numerous countries all over the world and visited all but Alaska and New Mexico of the 50 states. She had a life-long love for horses and was an active member of the Tri-Cities Saddle Club. She loved the fact that at one time she had 44 horses at the family farm in Warden. Her other interests included travel planning, spending time visiting family and friends, and competitive geocaching.
Recently Phyllis discovered a new passion as she traveled to Rwanda with her church to construct a rain collection water tower for a village there. She sponsored two Rwandan children and was thrilled to be able to meet them in person. She created a blog at http://myrwandamission.blogspot.com which chronicled her adventures.
Phyllis was preceded in death by brother, Leslie in 1955; father, Gilman Anderson in 1998; mother, Earlene Anderson in 2002; and brother, Albert E. Anderson in 2009. Survivors include sister, Marsha Brent Schlangen of Spokane; nephews, David Anderson of Seattle; Keith Meilee Anderson of Tacoma; Steven Schlangen of Spokane; and niece, Christiina John Baker of Spokane.
The family invites you to sign the online guestbook at www.einansfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Africa Mission Alliance on their website at http://africamissionalliance.org.
Phyllis and I rode our Ribbon and Ginger, respectively, ponies all around Rosalia, Wash. together many years ago. It was so long ago that there were chaff mountains in a field near her home from stationary combines. It was a favorite place to hang out. I was saddened to hear of her passing and my condolences to her family and friends. Happy Trails, Phyllis.
Joanie
Phyllis reminded us in her final two blogs:
“Let’s keep remembering that Jesus is in control and that He died for both you and me around 2000 years ago to carry all of our sins. I continue to let Him carry my burden. While I am somewhat ashamed to have to have Him carry this burden, I have so much peace that He walks with me and is not ashamed. Therefore, I will walk with my head held high.
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Thank you for sharing my journey. God continues to give me just what I can handle – but seems to be pushing me clear to the limit. But if you’ve never been pushed, how do you know when to say “uncle”.”
What a testimony Phyllis has delivered, especially this past year!
May we embrace God’s gift and share with others the faith and love for our Lord that Phyllis so caringly shared with us.
Looking forward to joining the party at Heaven’s supper table with Phyllis, brother Albert, and all the others who’ve accepted Christ’s free invitation.
Phyllis reminded us in her final two blogs:
“Let’s keep remembering that Jesus is in control and that He died for both you and me around 2000 years ago to carry all of our sins. I continue to let Him carry my burden. While I am somewhat ashamed to have to have Him carry this burden, I have so much peace that He walks with me and is not ashamed. Therefore, I will walk with my head held high.
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Thank you for sharing my journey. God continues to give me just what I can handle – but seems to be pushing me clear to the limit. But if you’ve never been pushed, how do you know when to say “uncle”.”
May we share with others the faith and love for our Lord that Phyllis so generously shared with us.
Looking forward to again breaking bread with Phyllis, Albert, and all our other loved ones…at Heaven’s dinner table.
We want you and your family to know our thoughts and prayer are with you. We know your sister is in a wonderful place. Know words can express the sorrow we feel for you Marsha and, for all the people that Phyllis has touched in her life. We wish you peace and good memeories.
Meeting at WSU in “63, keeping in touch for a few years then losing touch for 25 years and you finding an old letter you had tucked away that had my phone number. What a wonderful surprise to hear your voice that day three years ago and then being able to get together for a day before your trip to Europe. You hadn’t changed and am still to hear your laugh. I becamed hooked on your “Traveling With God” blog. Like you said I’ll see you in my dreams.
Well my friend, you put your trust in Jesus and always said “he’ll take care of me, when he wants me, I’ll follow his lead.” You will forever be thought of and remembered by all the many people and friends whose lives you were part of. My neighbor, my friend, I will miss you. Happy trails in Heaven.
Fond memories of wonderful horse rides with Phyllis! My condolences.
We were so sorry to hear of Phyllis’s passing . we remember her with happy thoughts.
All I can say is “ride on cowgirl” and I hope you are surrounded by goodlooking cowboys wearing wranglers…..grrrrr!
When we think of you, we remember your faith, courage, and love for the Lord. We also remember laughter, card games, HORSES, WA fruit brought as a gift to MT and to WI., NAPS, critters, dedication, forgiveness, pride, joy, and great spirit. Thank you friend, cousin, and sister in Christ!
Mary Ellen Deloach
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayes to all of the family.
Phyllis, you were “one of a kind”. Your life journey was on your terms. You faced life head on and did it well. Your energy and love to explore new things and places was much to be admired. You will be missed by many.
Goodbye Phyllis, my Dear American Big Sister for 33 years. I will never forget your zest and joy of life, your enthusiasm and optimism, your eternal passion for discoveries: new places, new people, new ways of doing things.
I am proud and honored to have been able to know you and will forever cherish the memories of my year with you and the Anderson Family and our great Scandinavian roundtrips with Steven and Christiina – what a wonderful and brave ant you were, when you took them to Europe! And of course our “Good Morning You’re in Hawaii” Experience for five ladies will never fade; those were such golden days with you as our Personal Travel Agent. I hope you now have a safe journey to a place with no pain or suffering.
Hyvästi Phyllis, sinä olit ainutlaatuinen ihminen. / Goodbye Phyllis, you were one of a kind.
With Love
Tiina Leskinen-Salminen
Petri, Viliina and Verneri Salminen
Heartfelt condolences
Jaana Riihiluoma and family
Hilkka Salminen
Jorma Leskinen
Lee and Linda just now told us of Phyllis’s passing. We send our heart felt condolences to your family and continue to keep you in our prayers. Phyllis was one of a kind.
My sincere condolences to Phyllis’s family. I have fond memories riding horses at her home in Warden during my younger years.
Kriss Draney Shuler
Warden, Washington
We will miss Phyllis dearly. She was an awesome person. I worked with her for 20+ years at Boise Cascade. We had many chats on horses to her many trips. She was very knowledgable and had a great sense of humor that we will all miss. I think she is finally on the trip of her life, with Jesus as her companion. Have fun Phyllis and we’ll miss you! Bob S.
I sorry to hear of phylis passing she was a great person who taught me alot about horses. manily how to stay on. my sincercit condlences
Sorry to here of Phyllis’s passing. She has suffer long enough. She is in a better place now. No more pain.
Charlie and Kay Brekke
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