Phyllis Whitlatch
January 11, 2017
Phyllis Whitlatch, 72, passed away on January 11, 2017 at Kavanagh House in Des Moines. She was born in Des Moines, on April 9, 1944, to Amos and Gelene (Eveland) Whitlatch.
Phyllis was very artsy, enjoyed painting and drawing. She spent many hours gardening, watching golf in her free time and played in her younger years. But most importantly was her affection for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Phyllis was a beautician and was co-owner and operator of The Clippery in Des Moines for 30 years. Following her retirement, she was a baker at Casey’s General Store in Polk City for many years.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Nikki (Brad) Aplin; grandchildren, Jake (Lauren) and Jordan Aplin; great grandchildren, Audrey, Addison and William Aplin; brother, Bob Whitlatch and sister Mae (Ruben) Cameron along with a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Larry Whitlatch.
Family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. following the visitation at the funeral home
Memorial contributions may be directed to Kavanagh House on 56th in loving memory of Phyllis.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Donut lover
01/21/2017
Casey's lost a real gem. You will be missed.
Jana & David Borgholthaus
01/18/2017
Our prayers are with you all. Hoping you feel the peace and comfort that comes from God at times of such deep pain and loss. We know she loved her family fiercely and will be close by. May the sweet memories of a fully lived life fill your hearts with joy!
Rigo
01/17/2017
Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Bible's promise at Revelation 21: 4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Renee Trumper-Molden
01/15/2017
So sorry to learn of Phyllis' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Romedy Murrow
01/13/2017
In 1963 we attended Americana. Phil left her notebook on her desk while on break. I drew a Don Martin character on it and called her Philass Whiplash. I watched to see what her reaction was when she came back and looked at it. She laughed and I confessed it was me that drew it. We were friends from then on. We were room mates and made a 5500 mile road trip. Anyone who can survive that still speaking to each other will be friends for life-and we were. She will be missed by me and her family. The angels' coifs will look much better now that she has arrived.
Nancy Callahan
01/13/2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy (High school friend)
Patrick Kely
01/13/2017
Denise and I send our prayers to you and your family, in this time of great loss.
Page Borgholthaus
01/13/2017
Such a sad time for you. May your sweet memories help and comfort you as you continue to cherish her life and love.
Grant and Katelyn Hobin
01/13/2017
We are keeping your family in our thoughts a prayers.