Phyllis Edna Schultz (Duckwitz) passed from this world into heaven on March 17th, the birthday of her beloved husband, Barney, who along with Jesus, welcomed her with open arms.
Phyllis was born 82 years ago in a log cabin in southwestern North Dakota as the second of Arnold and Ethel (Hoerauf) Duckwitz’s twelve children. She grew up on their family farm near Hebron, North Dakota. After high school, she earned a teaching certificate at Dickinson State Teacher’s College. She formally taught one year in a one-room school house, but never stopped teaching whether it was at Sunday School, 4-H, Cub Scouts, or any other teachable moment. Through her, many of us have learned to sew, knit, cook, and care for others.
Phyllis and Bernard Schultz were married during a 3-day military leave on June 1, 1956. Dad spent their first year in Germany, but they stayed close by reading the same devotional and writing letters. Words were important to mom. You probably received a letter or card out of love from her sometime. She wrote in journals daily. She enjoyed wise quotations, but above all, she treasured the words of the Bible in her heart and knew Jesus as the Living Word. Many of us can close our eyes and hear mom reading something aloud to us. Her daily phone texts were endearing.
Phyllis and Barney raised their family of five children in Riverdale, North Dakota until 1974 when they moved to Fort Peck, Montana. After two years they moved into Glasgow where she lived the remainder of her life.
Phyllis is survived by her five children: Terry (Kim) Jung, Glasgow, MT; Dale (Dorothy) Schultz, Butte, MT; Daryl (Deb) Schultz, Havre, MT; Patrick (Annette) Schultz, Fargo, ND; and Connie Sharp, Glasgow, MT; eleven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren; four brothers and five sisters: Wallace (Darlene) Duckwitz; Marilyn (Don) Schlafman; Margaret (Walt) Mandeville; Fred (Donna Mae) Duckwitz; Marjorie (Milton) Kinghorn; Will (Rita) Duckwitz; Linda Duckwitz, Donnalee (Wayne) Quarberg; and Noel (Cathy) Duckwitz. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters: Sylvia (Dan) Hepner and Lois (Jim) Martz.
Family will receive friends at Bell Mortuary 6:00 ~ 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Evangelical Church with Pastor Seth Runner officiating. Her body will be laid to rest in Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana. Memorials can be made in memory of Phyllis to YNOP (Your Network Of Praise radio station), P.O. Box 2426, Havre, MT 59501.
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday March 22, 2018
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Friday March 23, 2018
Evangelical Church
152 Aberdeen Street
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday March 22, 2018
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Friday March 23, 2018
Evangelical Church
152 Aberdeen Street
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Colleen Pankratz says
Your Mother was a wonderful caregiver to your Dad. I watched her for years at Valley View showing her love to him. I am sorta in shock. She seemed to be so vibrant, both physically and mentally. Colleen Rohde Pankratz
Steve Trimble says
I am going to miss your Mom, yet I am so glad she is reunited with Barney. One thing I will not forget is how she would come up almost every day to be with your dad at Valley View. She exemplified the vow ” In sickness and in health.” It was part of her legacy.
‘3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’[b] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21:3-4 NIV. Eagerly awaiting the great reunion!
Barbara Dickenson says
Conniie and family….. i just read your moms obit on my computer and want to express my condolences over your loss. i did not know your mom but u always spoke highly of her when u worked at Nemont. again my condolences on your loss.