Phyllis June Pelland

PELLAND, SWINTON, DIETZ, HATZKY, DAVIDSON, DEUR

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 8/6/2010 at 14:46:38

Phyllis June Pelland, 72, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her family’s love.

Phyllis was born June 3, 1938 in Nashua, IA, the daughter of William and Hattie (Swinton) Dietz. Phyllis attended elementary school in rural Chickasaw county and was a 1956 graduate of Nashua High School. Phyllis was united in marriage to Earl E. Pelland on August 10, 1957 at the First United Methodist Church in Nashua. To this union three children were born.

Phyllis worked as a secretary at Lutheran Mutual Life Insurance Company and Nashua Community Schools, and she served as the City Clerk in Nashua. Phyllis and Earl owned Pelland Sand and Gravel in Nashua. They later moved to Coralville where Phyllis worked at the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory for 15 years, retiring in 2000. Following retirement Phyllis worked part time at Barnes and Noble and was a volunteer with Iowa City Hospice.

Phyllis enjoyed the outdoors, her amateur photography and watching her children and grandchildren grow up. She spent many hours gardening and taking care of her roses. Phyllis enjoyed camping, and with a book and her camera in hand, went fishing and hunting with Earl and their friends. She also spent many hours cooking and baking for family and others. Phyllis also had a special gift of corresponding with extended family and friends. She was a loyal fan of Hawkeye sports and the Hawkeye Marching Band.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, Earl; one daughter, Deborah (Michael) Hatzky of North Liberty; two sons, Douglas (Jackie) Pelland of Norway, IA and Darrin (Kathy) Pelland of Iowa City; one sister, Norma (Dick) Davidson of Albany, MO; three brothers, Marvin (Darlys) Dietz and Gerald (Mariellen) Dietz, both of Nashua and James (LaVonne) Dietz of Cedar Falls; and six grandchildren, Chassity (Ryan) Deur, Chelsea Pelland, Brock and Cole Hatzky, Jacob and Joshua Pelland. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents.