Phyllis M. Tawney's Obituary
Phyllis M. Tawney, age 90, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at Seminole Shores. She was born on July 31, 1932, to Lester and Effie (Pothoff) Nelund in Muskegon, MI where she has remained a resident. On October 30, 1951, she married the love of her life, Charles H. Tawney in Muskegon. Together they cherished 67 years of love and family. Phyllis was a loving wife, proud mother, and wonderful grandma. She was a woman who enjoyed the simple things in life, such as going shopping and having lunch with her daughter and spending time with family. She will be missed by all who knew her. Phyllis is survived by her children, Charles E. Tawney and Sandy (John) Colella; grandson, Jason John-Charles Colella; sisters, Lois Reed and Mary Sowles; brothers, Don (Dee) Nelund and Marvin (Vivian) Nelund; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles H. Tawney; brother, Raymond (Thelma) Nelund; and two brothers-in-law, Bert Reed and Larry Sowles. A Memorial Visitation and luncheon will be held from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM Saturday, March 4, 2023, at The Lee Chapel Family Center, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. Memorial Contributions can be directed to the Harbor Hospice Foundation. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
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