Phyllis Irene Schroeder

Phyllis Irene Schroeder, 90, passed away April 1, 2015 in Whitefish due to complications with diabetes and infections.

Phyllis was born on July 14, 1924 in Casper, Wyo.

She married Lawrence “Larry” Gordon Schroeder on September 11, 1953. The Schroeder’s moved to Whitefish after retirement where they built their home and enjoyed life, the outdoors and family and friends.

Phyllis was a loving mother and a focal point for all the relatives to keep in touch with each other. She was a beautiful person who always cared for people and all living things. She had many talents, including arts of painting, drawing, sewing, crafts, flower arranging, stained glass, playing the organ, piano and guitar.

Phyllis is survived by her husband Lawrence “Larry” Schroeder; brothers Robert and Roger Cain; sister Ann Weenig; her sons, Joseph Snyder, John Schroeder; daughters, Susan Schroeder Smith and Sandra Broughton; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren with two more on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents Leslie and Bertha (Osborn) Cain; her son William Snyder and her sister Pauline Annis.

Memorial services were held April 6 at First Presbyterian Church in Whitefish.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Diabetes Foundation www.diabetes.org/donate/.

Austin Funeral Home in Whitefish is caring for the family.