Phyllis J. Apple
No services are planned.
Phyllis Jean Apple, 82, of Sturgis, Michigan passed away at home on July 10, 2020 after a brief battle with Cancer.
Phyllis was born on December 20, 1937 to Laurence and Esther Rager. Phyllis attended Ball State University from 1955 – 1958, graduating with a degree in Education. She taught at Knapp Elementary School until her retirement.
Phyllis married her High School sweetheart Jack Apple on March 29, 1958. Together they raised two sons. Surviving her are her two sons Jerry (Maureen) of Lake Leelanau, MI, and Larry (Sue) Apple of Laporte, IN, two grandchildren Rebecca and Brian Apple, one sister Bertha Reish and her fiancé Ron Bootcheck. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Apple and her parents.
Phyllis enjoyed playing cards, traveling, camping, reading, quilting and most of all spending time with her family. Her greatest joy were here two sons and two grandchildren. She was a proud member of P.E.O. International.
The Family would like to thank Three Rivers Health Hospice for the excellent care they provided for Phyllis. There are not enough words to thank you.
At Phyllis’s request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Three Rivers Health Hospice, 711 S. Health Parkway, Three Rivers, MI 49093 in honor of Phyllis Apple, or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at Schipperfuneralhome.com.
July 10, 2020 @ 8:22 pm
I will miss a dear friend for ever. she was the nicest person of whom I learned so much. Nickkie Howard, Shinglehouse,Pa
July 11, 2020 @ 9:09 pm
Many happy and meaningful moments shared with Phyllis Rager \ Phyllis Apple. While attending Ball State together, we were Chi Omega sorority sisters. In later years we both settled in northern Indiana in the lakes area. We discovered we had both joined P.E.O. , a wonderful group of women who support higher education for women all over the U.S.A.
Very happy to have been a friend of Phyllis. Blessings to all of her family.
July 12, 2020 @ 10:24 pm
My condolences. She was my 2nd grade teacher at Knapp. Great teacher and great person. I have many great memories of her and Knapp school.
July 13, 2020 @ 4:48 pm
Mrs. Apple was a wonderful neighbor and a very good friend to my mother, Wilma Dwight. They both enjoyed a good visit over coffee and sharing family news. She was also an excellent educator who cared about her students and made a different in their lives.
August 8, 2020 @ 8:01 pm
My husband and I met Phyllis in 2010 and are so blessed that she was a part of our lives. A practicing Christian woman. She has been a wonderful friend and we will miss her and keep her memory alive in our hearts. Peace to her loving family.🙏