Phyllis Quinn, age 92, of Lynden, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
Phyllis was born Oct. 25, 1931, in St. Charles, Iowa, to parents Clarence R. and Clariece (Gibson) Martin. In 1941, she moved with her family from Missouri to Whatcom County going on to graduate from Nooksack Valley High School in 1949. Phyllis married Earl Quinn on Oct. 29, 1949 and together raised three children.
Phyllis spent many hours volunteering her time at the Deming Logging Show. She worked at Handerson’s Restaurant, Skyline Café and Dodson’s IGA. Phyllis loved being with family and friends.
Phyllis was a great cook and made the most delicious pies and cinnamon rolls. Her favorite pass times were gardening, playing bingo and cards.
Phyllis is survived by children Mike (Mary) Quinn, Pat Dyksterhuis, and John Quinn; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; brother Larry (Mary Jo) Martin, sister-in-law Marlene Martin, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, husband Earl, brothers Dean Martin and Jimmie Martin, and son-in-law Tom Dyksterhuis.
You are invited to join family and friends at the Deming Logging Show Museum, 3295 Cedarville Road, Bellingham, on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Deming Logging Show, PO Box 837, Deming, WA 98244.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
