Phyllis Traub Perkins, age 69, of Miles City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Holy Rosary Extended Care with her family at her side.
Phyllis was born on May 31, 1943 in Broadus, Montana, the eldest child of Albert and Leona Traub. She lived on the Traub ranch, St. Labre’s and the Triple D Ranches prior to the family’s move to Miles City. Phyllis attended sacred Heart Grade and High School, graduating in 1961. Phyllis later attended Miles Community College graduating from the Nursing Program in 1972. She worked at Holy Rosary Hospital and later at Pine Hills School until a degenerating neuromuscular disease forced her to retire in 1991. In 1994, she moved in with her ailing mother to assist her until her death February 1, 1999. On March 12, 1999, Phyllis suffered a stroke. In September of 1961, Phyllis was married to Herbert Junior Perkins and to this union eight children were born, they were divorced in 1974. She later married Lyle Hirsch, they also divorced.
Phyllis was artistic and creative, designing and sewing many of her own clothes and numerous costumes for her beloved grandchildren. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish and spent many hours in prayer, especially the Rosary, the Chaplet of the Divine, and in reading the Bible. Phyllis also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and twins David and Diane. She is survived by her brother Richard Traub of Washington; eight children: Steve (Tomasa) Perkins, Andy Perkins, Rich (Dawn) Perkins, LeAnn Perkins, Mike Perkins and Pam Priest, Ken (Roberta) Perkins, Eileen Perkins and Jamie Norby and Jean (Jim) Jones; numerous grandchildren: Salina, Angel Ray, Dominique, Tony, Vince, Christopher, Angel, Ashten, Moses, Kaitlyn, Robert, Chelsea, Timothy, Matthew, Renn, Richelle, Jacey, Mariah, Kailey, Brian, Felisha, Ashley, Benjamin (Emily), Michael Daniel, Samuel, Noah, Jessica, Michael Dillon, Anna & Emma; and great grandchildren: Jocelynn, Marisole, Esperanza, Marisa, Ceszer, Ruby Leann, Josiah, Aiden, Kaelynn, Kyle, Gabriel Michael, Dezi, Baeleigh, Clara and Elana.
A Vigil and Rosary service will be held on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot of the Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart School Phyllis loved so much or to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
7:00 p.m.
Friday October 5, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Saturday October 6, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Berl E. "Butch" Stallard says
Phyllis’s great smile and healthy laugh will be greatly missed. Those of us who went to school with her through grade and high school will alway remember her as a kind and trusting person. Sleep well with God – you deserve it.
Jerry O'Daniel says
So sorry I won’t be in town to attend the services for Phyllis. I’m so glad that we were able to get together as a group of old classmates and friends when John Garberson was here! Phyllis had a wonderful evening and all had lots of laughs together. Prayers to all the family – Jerry & Sue O’Daniel
Shorty And Judy Brush says
Steve and the Perkins family we are thinking of you in your time of loss may God give you strength in the days to come our prayers are with you all.
Violet Baird says
To Phyllis’ Family, What a sweet and lovely lady. I had the privileage to spend time with Phyllis as a roommate at Holy Rosary Extended Care. I enjoyed every minute spent with her. May she rest in Peace.
patricia christopherson says
So sorry to hear of Phillis’ passing. Lots of good memories when we were in Nurses Training together, especially our summer at Warm Springs, for our psych rotation.
Blessings to all of the family, and prayers for you….
Margaret "Margie" Stallard Pike says
Phyllis always had a smile on her face. She was in my brother Berl’s class but I have crashed their reunions from time to time and seen Phyllis. What a special person she was.
Penny Monier says
Sweet Phyllis, always cheerful and a smile on her face. She was a delight to be around. Truly fun to be with, I believe the high light of her life was her children. She adored each & every one of them, She loved talking about them. you could tell by the glow on her face. She also loved her church and her God. Phyllis was a very special lady, with a kind & gentle spirit. She will leave a void in all the hearts, that she has touched. She certainly touched mine, and I will never be the same.
patricia christopherson says
Phyllis’s family: I am so sorry for your loss. Many good memories of our times in Nurses
Training. Phyllis was always fun to be with and quick to laugh and have a good time.
I worked with her briefly and always enjoyed her.Rest in Peace, Phyllis……
Cindy Conley says
Jean and family -my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cindy Conley
Tim & Betty Vernon says
Dear Richard and family of Phyllis, our prayers and thoughts are with you. Phyllis will always be remembered for her big smile, cheerful greetings, and courage to move on. Phyllis, we will miss you but you are with God and family now and will be busy praying for the rest of us! Love and Prayers, Always.
Mary Malley Gander says
Richard,family and loved ones,
Phyllis followed many paths through life and they all ended with family and faith. May she rest in peace.
Jean says
Mom, we laid you to rest with grandma &grandpa today. I know you are with them now and no longer in pain. You truly were my best friend. No matter when or what time you were always there for me. I will miss my daily call to just say hi. So hi for today and we will talk again tomorrow. I love you…
Lee & Marcia Rudolph says
Your heart warming smile and quick wit will truly be missed
Toni Campbell Tivy says
I worked with Phyllis during the early 80’s and I remember her as a wonderful “Mom” type figure to me and the rest of the workers, dispensing wise advice and making sure everyone had smooth sailing on busy days. She was always quick with a joke and a smile. She knew pretty much everyone who came into our store by name and always made them feel special. Just thinking about her today I can’t help remembering her with a big smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Sister Mary Annette Dworshak, SNJM says
I have fond memories of Phyllis Jean and her Mom in our Luck of the Irish 4-H Club. Phyllis was always caring for her children and grandchildren. May she and her loved ones be blessed with peace.
Jean Jones says
Thank you all so very much..
Noah Perkins says
My grandma oh I miss you so much but the only thing I ever wanted from her was cookies that she made me for Christmas and she always sent the cookies to me and now I’m going to be said when Christmas comes up because the cookies wont be made by her but I will take the recipe and make sure I bake them a day before Christmas and I already know she is watching over me almost every day.