Obituaries

Phyllis Bieri

BIERI Phyllis Bieri, 89, of California, Mo., passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on April 25, 1929 in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of George Henry Zimmerman and Clara Beatrice (Blythe) Zimmerman, both of whom preceded her in death. Phyllis was united in marriage on November 13, 1946 at Moniteau Evangelical Parsonage to Harry L. Bieri, who preceded her in death on February 20, 2008. She worked for Ben Franklin, Lehman Pharmacy, Bond Pharmacy, Hometown Pharmacy and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Salem Baptist Church. Phyllis loved going to the races, going to Lake of the Ozarks and spending time with her family. Survivors include: one daughter, Beverly Gregory and her husband Randall of Jefferson City, Mo.; one brother, Franklin Zimmerman of Jefferson City, Mo.; three sisters, Minnie Blochberger and her husband Carl of Tipton, Mo., Darlene Tucker and her husband Hershel of Columbia, Mo., Patsy Cox and her husband Bob of Jefferson City, Mo.; one granddaughter, Leigh Garvin and her husband Heath of Jefferson City, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Gage and Cash Garvin of Jefferson City, Mo.; special family members, Rick Elliott his wife Mary and their children Alyssa, Travis, Ryan Elliott; Darryl Elliott his wife Rhonda and their children Tyler and Kayla Elliott. She was preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters and one nephew. Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Service, California. Burial was in the California City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus, c/o the funeral home. Arrangements were under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Service, California, Mo.

Published September 19, 2018