Mrs Phyllis Maxine Risk's Obituary
Mrs. Phyllis M. Risk, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake. She was born on January 1, 1927 to Ora and Floretta (Pinckard) Rickman in Ralston, Wyoming where she spent a good portion of her young adult life. There she studied nursing and grew to love the medical profession. She served as a nurse, hospital manager, and office manager in Wyoming, Illinois, and Michigan. Phyllis married Dr. Robert Risk in 1987. Phyllis was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Muskegon where she chaired the Altar Guild and attended bible study for many years. Phyllis was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Phyllis worked for many years in the office of her husband, Dr. Robert Risk, where she was known as a very hard and dedicated worker. Foremost was always God and her family. SURVIVORS include her son, Gary (Pat) Keller of Holland, MI; daughter, Donna (Steve) Hinkle of Great Falls, MT; and son, Dr. Robert Keller (Diane Dennis) of LaGrange, GA, and many loving grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Risk and daughter, Jean Tarrant. A MEMORIAL , SERVICE will be held 2 PM on Friday, July 8, 2016 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St, (231) 798-1100 with Pastor Paul Appold officiating. VISITATION will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be directed to Heartwood Lodge Hospice House. Please visit the family’s online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com
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