Phyllis J. McLeod

Phyllis Jane McLeod, age 94, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Fairview Adult Foster Care in Grand Ledge, MI. Phyllis was born October 11, 1926 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of John and Beulah (Kempter) Dever.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Elwood.
Phyllis is survived by her children: Scott (Kathy), Martha (Richard) Neilsen, Brian (Jean), and Kevin (Norma); grandchildren: Lindsay (Bill) Blair, Jennifer Wolff, Marci (Matt) McLeod Hicks, Matt (Karla) Neilsen, Jessica McLeod and Jerrilyn McLeod, and great-grandchildren: Brady Blair, Jordan Blair, Darin Blair, Adriyana Neilsen and Antonio Neilsen.
Phyllis met the love of her life while working as a switchboard operator at the VA hospital in Clinton, Iowa where her husband was sent to recover from his wounds suffered during WWII. After marrying they moved to Woodland, MI to start their life together. Phyllis started her work life once the children were old enough to start school. Phyllis first went to work at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility as the Diversional Activities Director. Later in her work life Phyllis was employed by the Michigan State Employees Association as an Administrative Assistant. Phyllis and her husband were avid golfers. Between the two of them Phyllis held the record for most hole-in-ones with five. In retirement, Phyllis and her husband enjoyed travelling to different parts of the USA and spending time in Florida during the winter months.
To honor Phyllis’ request there will be no funeral services. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI.
If desired, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Phyllis McLeod.
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The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.