Phyllis Baumgartner
Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On February 20, 2013 @ 12:00 am In Obituaries | 9 Comments
Phyllis Baumgartner, 75, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, February 20th at a local hospital. Funeral services will be 1 PM Wednesday, February 27th at Waco Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene, 2001N. Valley Mills Drive with Rev. Roger Huff officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Tuesday, February 26 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Phyllis was born July 30, 1937 in Portland, Indiana to Kendall and Glenna (Wood) Stookey. She attended Markle, IN schools and graduated from Portland, IN High School. She married the love of her life, David Baumgartner on October 9, 1960, then moved to Waco and started a family. She received her LVN license in 1974, scoring high enough on her state board to get licensed in any state without further testing. She worked as a LVN and full-time mother. She was a very devoted Christian, loved children, loved giving, enjoyed theater and was a great Nana. Phyllis was an active member of Waco Trinity Heights Church of the Nazarene, Moscow, MD Church of the Nazarene, and then Waco Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene. She served on various committees, worked with babies, children, teens,VBS, missionary Society and served as District Assembly Delegate many times. Her favorite stories were taking 36 teens on a weekend retreat to Lake Whitney State Park, cooking for them and keeping the girls in the cabin all night, and having girls slumber parties at her house. She was famous for supplying her potato salad and baked beans for carry-in dinners and for doing the Missionary Society Study each month. The members always looked forward to who she would portray each month. Their highlight activity for the year was attending the annual District Laymen
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" . . . Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
(Philippians 1:20b-21)
Phyliss lived in Christ,
reflecting Him in her daily walk in love, kindness ,helpfulness, sweetness, joy, praise, goodness and smiles. Her life mirrored Him in word and deed. She was a unique and special gift for all us who knew and loved her.
In her death, she magnifies her King and has now entered
into His heavenly rest where, we are convinced, she
shines brighly among heaven’s
saints.
Living and dying as God’s loving daughter, she has blessed the lives of many.
When she came close to the end, our loving God granted her a fast promotion to glory
and the wonderful gains He had reserved for her in the heavenlies.
In Phyllis’ life and death we sense anew the wonder of the "gain": ". . .Death is swallowed up in victory. Oh
death, where is thy sting?
Oh grave where is thy victory?"
Our prayers and love reach out on behalf of you, David, beloved husband, children, family & friends who miss her so much and whose hearts are sad with loss. Phyllis has gained the wonder of immortality, and God lets us know "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." For those left behind we "sorrow not as others who have no hope" and are promised, He will not leave us comfortless but comes with peace, strength, blessed assurance, & hope.
To the Stookey Family, We would like to express our sympathy for you loss. In case you aren’t sure of the connection, I am the son of Harry and Fay Leonard. You have our sympathy and wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and your family. Carter & Vicki Leonard
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Please know that all of your friends here at the Atlanta SWA Hangar and thinking of you. If there is anything you may need, please let us know.
-Lynn
What a wonderful woman. She inspired many and encouraged our hearts. She is now in the arms of our loving Lord. Blessings to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I remember the good times we had at Trinity Heights Nazarene Church many years ago with Dave & Phyllis as the teen leaders; the bus trips (with Dave driving & Phyllis sitting right behind him laughing) and camping trips. I also remember my mom, brother & me going to their house weekly to play card games. Beth, Michelle & Mark, I haven’t seen you in years, but please accept my condolences in your Mom’s passing. Dave, you and Phyllis made good memories for me. God bless you & your family!
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I went to high school with Phyllis in Portland, IN. She was so full of life with a smile and kindness to all who knew her. Thank you for creating this opportunity to say farewell.
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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We have always thought of Phyllis as a strong, beautiful spiritual person. She will be missed so much & We are Blessed to have known her and had her as a part of our church family. RIP Phyllis, We love you!