Phyllis Martin

Phyllis Marie Martin, age 88, of Wyoming, was called home to Heaven and became our guardian angel on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Phyllis lit up every room she ever walked into with her beautiful blue eyes, bright smile and contagious laughter. She was born to John and Margaret Steffens on January 26, 1929. Her tenacity, perseverance and compassion for others influenced her decision to become an LPN where she served our community for over three decades. Phyllis loved sewing, gardening, crocheting and most of all, spending time with her family. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 years, Wayne; children, Kathryn Syswerda, Janet and Sam Faluso, Brian and Linda Martin, Paula Martin; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, William and B.J. Steffens; sister, Marilou Gladstone; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, John Steffens and Margaret Czachorski. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Wyoming) 4031 Clyde Park SW. After the visitation, there will be a Prayer Service at 12:30 pm. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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December 26, 2017

I am so honored to have met such a beautiful spirit in Phyllis. She was an amazing lady and will be greatly missed by many people. My thoughts go out to the family and friends of Phyllis' during this sad time. Celebrate her amazing life and be comforted to know she is suffering no more and she lives on inside all of you.

- Karen Schaafsma

December 26, 2017

Dear Mom, My heart is broken, you are no longer here and I know you did not want to leave us, but you were so tired and had to say goodbye, but Mom I know you now always hear us and as I cry tears for you I know your love is being sent to us from you as you tend a beautiful flower garden in heaven above. You were always amazingly strong in times of adversity, you were a fighter until your last breath, but you and heaven decided it was your time to go, perhaps they were in great need for another special angel, and that is what you always were to me. You earned those wings. I miss the sound of the kind lilt of your sweet voice, your comforting touch, your special way of soothing my fears and lifting me up when I was feeling blue, thank you Mom, I could always count on you. You loved me unconditionally, and you always were by my side. I miss so much your beautiful sparkling blue eyes, brilliant smile, unending energy and inner glow that lit up every room you walked into. I promised you I would never forget everything you told and taught me, and I never will. I know you will still be here for me, in the whisper of a breeze that blew through your hair, in the ray of sun that touched your sweet face and the warmth from every loving hug you ever gave continues on in all of us who love you. The world was forever changed by you, the warmth and love you gave in life is still here..still part of all of us that you touched with your unending love, so not a bit of you is really gone. God created all the energy in our universe, so we never go away, our energy goes on forever, it just changes shape and form. You will forever be on my mind and in my heart every moment of every day, because just as I am a part of you, so you will always be in me. Your energy, love, laughter and all the incredible memories, it’s all still here in my heart. You changed the path of history by loving us, like a stone thrown into a still clear blue pond, the ripple effects of your love will always grow. You gave me this when I was just a young woman, and I always read it every day: MOTHER AND LOVE DIFFER ONLY IN NAME, FOR THE HAPPINESS THEY BRING ARE ONE IN THE SAME. You told me many times do not weep, grieve and “carry on” too long for you when you were gone, that you would be at peace since you were blessed with so much love from all of us from your time here on earth, and to celebrate your life. You will forever be my Mom and loving Guardian angel for Zach and me. For now, the best thing I can do for you is to live life as you taught me, embrace every little moment of every day and give love to others. I will try my best Mom to keep your memory and legacy going forward by living by the example of your love strength and constant support. For the rest of my life I will carry all your love with me, and I promise I will try to be the best Mom to Zach that I can possibly be because that is what I know you want me to continue to do. Thank you God for giving me my Mom, the most priceless of treasures. I pray that someday I am half as good as she is. I know you called her to your heavenly home as part of your great plan, but it is so hard to understand. Our faith says believing is seeing and heaven is promised to all of us if we only believe and our life is a voyage that is homeward bound. Mom, it has broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, you love is still our guide; and although we cannot see you, you will always by our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. When I and Zach leave the earth, when our time has come, I know Mom you will be there to greet us with you smile and warm embrace. Oh Mom, how we will love and will miss you forever! Your loving daughter and Grandson Paula and Zach

- Paula and Zach Martin

December 25, 2017

May Gods Grace console you and give you peace. Our deepest sympathy for all you of.

- Kristeen Hulliberger