PHYLLIS E. LOSEY, 78, a lifelong Skagit County resident, passed away at her home in Clear Lake on Tuesday January 21, 2003 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 5, 1924 in Mount Vernon, WA, the daughter of Vaughn & Grace Baker Bradshaw. Phyllis made her home in Mount Vernon and Rockport until settling in Clear Lake in 1965. She worked as a waitress for Scotty’s Restaurant in Sedro-Woolley for many years and also as a food sorter and quality control officer at National Frozen Foods in Burlington.
She was an active volunteer for A.A. and its 12 step rehab program, a volunteer for the Mount Vernon Senior Center and did charity work for Skagit Rape Relief. She also enjoyed her seniors exercise class at the YMCA, baking cookies for the A.A. programs and her family, and spending time with her many grandchildren.
She is survived by her 5 children, Fred Watkins Tracy, Linda Hadaway Brian, Vicki Baumgardner Dale, Herb Losey Sammy and Kathy Taylor Al. 3 brothers, Ben, Lloyd and George. 3 sisters, Bonnie, Marilyn and Natalie. 1 adopted daughter and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother, Percy.
A Celebration of Life for Phyllis will be held Saturday January 25, 2003 at 1:00 PM at the Clear Lake Community Covenant Church. Pastor Tim Hedberg officiating. A fellowship will immediately follow the service. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Cremation and arrangements under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Share thoughts of Phyllis and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com