Phyllis Bentley

Phyllis Bentley (Nelson), age 86, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Phyllis was born on December 2, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN to the late, Sylvia I. (Carlson) and John M. Nelson. In 1948, she graduated from Grantsburg High School. On July 23, 1955, Phyllis married Murlin O. Bentley in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Phyllis finished her nursing degree shortly after they were married. One word to describe Phyllis would be “strength”. She was a registered nurse who preferred to work the evening shift so she could juggle schedules with her husband and care for their five children. She was a hard-working practical woman who sewed most of her children’s clothes. If Phyllis was not at work, sewing or with her children, you could find her in the yard. Her passion was growing beautiful flowers and vegetables. Phyllis had many hobbies that included singing solos and in church choirs. She loved to travel and was skilled enough to rewire and remodel more than one RV. She loved antiques and refinished many old family pieces. Her hands were never idle, knitting and crocheting gifts for everyone she knew. Phyllis was a true woman of valor, a woman of strength. Her worth was far above jewels. Her husband, children and grandchildren were blessed by her life. Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a God-fearing woman is to be praised. Phyllis is survived by her children: Susan (Jim) Bentley McCahan of Morongo Valley, CA , Barbara (Mike) Pudlo of Brazoria, TX, Alan (Kerri) Bentley of Lubbock, TX, Marvin (Sheila Devine) Bentley of Dayton, MN and Carol Bentley of Running Springs, CA; grandchildren: Michael Pudlo, Andrew Pudlo, Jeremy Pudlo, Caleb Pudlo, Heather Lamb, Aaron Bentley, Lindsay Bentley, Jacob Romain, Samuel Romain; and 7 great-grandchildren. Preceding Phyllis in death is her husband, Murlin Bentley; and brother, John “Jack” Nelson. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday June 24, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10:15-11:00am) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, WI. A luncheon will follow. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com