Phylis Rue Ehlers

Funeral Service 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 17, 2009 Zion Lutheran Church, Manning, Iowa
Officiating Reverend Paul Frank
Congregational Hymns "Here I Am, Lord" "This Is God's House" "I'm But A Stranger Here" "It Is Well With My Soul"
Carolyn Kerkhoff, Organist
Casket Bearers Phylis' Grandchildren: Kim Joens, Russell Joens, Andrea Hoffmeier, Ericka Irlbeck, Crystal Ehlers, Michaela Sander, Bridget Gore, Jason Ehlers, Ashley Ehlers, Amber Ehlers
Honorary Casket Bearers Phylis' Great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Joens, Matthew Joens, Teah Hoffmeier, Takoda Hoffmeier, Takara Hoffmeier, Haylie Irlbeck, Brianna Sander, Devyn Sander, Paige Davis, Claire Gore
Interment: Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa.

The family of Phylis Ehlers wishes to extend its appreciation for your kindness and attendance at the funeral service and invites you for lunch and fellowship in the church fellowship hall following graveside rites.

Johnson & Woodhouse Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Phylis Ehlers

Phylis Rue, daughter of David Rue and Hilda Augusta (Jansen) Dalgety, was born February 23, 1922, at Manning, Iowa. She grew up near Manning and graduated from Manning High School in 1940.

On April 26, 1942, Phylis was united in marriage with Raymond Alvin Ehlers in Papillion, Nebraska. Four children were born to this union. Phylis and Ray farmed southwest of Manning until their retirement in 1998, when they moved into Manning. Ray died December 18, 2005. In May of 2007, Phylis became a resident of the Manning Plaza Nursing Home.

Phylis was a homemaker and very active in the Aspinwall Community Club Auxiliary, serving as its first president in 1978. She also was a member of the TriCounty Social Club and Manning Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed baking, gardening, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

On Sunday, December 13, 2009, Phylis died at Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa. She reached the age of 87 years.

Phylis is survived by four children: Annette Joens and husband Roger of Harvest, Alabama; Allen Ehlers and wife Becki of Manning; Charles "Chuck" Ehlers and wife Nadine of Manning; and Bob Ehlers and wife Brenda of Manning; 10 grandchildren; Kim Joens, Russell Joens and wife Casie, Andrea Hoffmeier and husband Josh, Ericka Irlbeck and husband Alan, Crystal Ehlers, Michaela Sander and husband Scott, Bridget Gore and husband Mike, Jason Ehlers, Ashley Ehlers and Amber Ehlers; 10 great-grandchildren; Elizabeth Joens, Matthew Joens, Teah Hoffmeier, Takoda Hoffmeier, Takara Hoffmeier, Haylie Irlbeck, Brianna Sander, Devyn Sander, Paige Davis and Claire Gore; a sister Donavee Madsen of Audubon; step-sisters: Diane Genzen and husband Daryl, Beverly Irlbeck and husband Merlyn and Kay Otto and husband Duane, all of Manning; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a granddaughter Cheryl Ehlers; two sisters Lila Johnson and husband Paul and Alice Savage and husband Bob; and a brother-in-law Ed Madsen.

Never Forget
Your presence is a gift to the world,
You're unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be -
Take it one day at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles,
And you'll make it through what comes along.
Within you are so many answers,
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself,
Your dreams are waiting to be realized.
Don't leave your important decisions to chance -
Reach for your peak, your goal, and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy and worrying -
The longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets.
Don't take things too seriously -
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes along way -
Remember that a lot goes forever.