Phyllis Faye

Phyllis Faye, age 78, of Webster, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2015 at the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Phyllis was born on March 6, 1937 to parents, Larry and Gladys “Toots” (Anderson) Swanson, in Minneapolis, MN. She spent the early years of her life growing up and attending school in Minneapolis where she graduated in 1955 from Washburn High School. Phyllis was united in marriage to Richard Faye on January 18, 1957 in Hudson, WI. The family lived in many places including: Richfield, Minneapolis and Bloomington. Together Richard and Phyllis had two boys, whom Phyllis loved unconditionally. In 1968, Phyllis and Richard started their own business called, Promotional Sports. As a family, Phyllis, Richard and the boys would work shows and promote the business together. In 1991, Richard and Phyllis moved to Webster to live out their retired years together. In life, Phyllis enjoyed gardening, snowshoeing, sewing, traveling and the sunshine. But above all else, Phyllis loved being the best mother and grandma to her sons and grandchildren. Phyllis will be remembered for her vivacious spirit and the love she always had for her family and friends. Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Toots Swanson; parents-in-law, Kermit and Bernice Faye; and sister-in-law, Sandra Faye. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Richard Faye; sons, Rick (Marla) Faye and Ron (Pamela) Faye; grandchildren: Danny, Lucy, Veronica, Samantha, Hunter, Dan and Ben; brother, Wayne Swenson; and a long-long list of special friends. A graveside service is planned for Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 3:00pm at Clam Lake Cemetery in Webster, with Pastor Paul Peterson presiding. Memorials may be made, in memory of Phyllis, to the Shrine Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com