Phyllis L. Peters, 86
Phyllis L. Peters passed away Oct. 29, 2020, at home, surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born Dec. 3, 1933, in Spokane, Wash., to Ray and Ruth (Sharp) Burch. She was the third of seven sisters.
The family moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in 1943. Phyllis grew up and attended school at Coeur d’Alene High School. She married Bill Gray on Oct. 20, 1949, and they had five sons.
She was a dedicated mother of her children, spending numerous years as a cub scout den mother and swim teacher. She enjoyed camping, especially time spent with the family up Skookum Creek. She always enjoyed hosting birthdays and holidays for the family.
Rosauers was her first out of the house job, followed by being a clerk for the courthouse. She spent time working at North Idaho College and many years at Potlatch. She finished her career and the rest of her years as an antique dealer, including operating various antique shops.
Following the loss of her first husband, Phyllis married Don Peters on Aug. 1, 1982, and they continued her love of antiques at their home in Nine Mile Falls, Wash. Together, they moved to Burke, Idaho, and spent the rest of their lives together with the Silver Valley as their home. She loved the people of the area and spent many years volunteering for various causes. Her greatest joy was spending time with and helping raise her grandchildren. This joy only increased when great-grandchildren began to fill her home.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husbands; both parents; and five sisters, June, Donna, Dianne, Kaye and Raye. Sadly, three of her sons, Steve, Charlie and Billy; and one grandson, Brian.
Phyllis is survived by her sister, Ruth Carole Hayman; and two brothers-in-law, Chuck Carlson and Scottie Peters; two sons, John and Matt Gray, Jean Lindsey, and Nita Hagen. Also, six grandchildren, Jeremy Hagen, Misty Gruber, Camas Lindsey, Brandi Gray, Katy Cruthirds and Wyatt Gray; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Additionally, numerous loved nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Loving Care and More and Hospice of North Idaho for their extraordinary compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish can remember Phyllis with a donation to Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815; or a charity of your choice.
A private family service will be held with a larger celebration of life to follow later.
Shoshone Funeral Services & Crematory, Kellogg, Idaho, is entrusted with services. You may share your memories of Phyllis and sign her guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.