Phyllis Jean Caldbeck

Phyllis Jean Caldbeck, age 85, of Big Arm, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan, after an extended illness.
She was born on May 30, 1929, in Houstonia, Missouri, to Jesse & Daisy Sparks. The family moved to a farm near Columbia Falls in 1940 and she graduated from Flathead High School in 1947.
In 1947 Phyllis met the love of her life at the Lake Blaine Roller Rink and on February 22, 1948 she married Ronald E. Caldbeck. Ron & Phyllis stayed in the Flathead Valley and went on to raise 8 beautiful children who have brought them much joy and much more family.
Phyllis enjoyed working with horses, growing a garden, painting a picture and cooking for her family and friends. In 1952 she found the faith that has sustained her and her family over the years. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses she helped many people learn about Jehovah God's promise of a beautiful future for all of mankind on a paradise earth. She looked forward to being reunited with all of her loved ones in the near future where Jehovah God "will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore." -Rev. 21:4
Survivors include her husband, Ronald of Big Arm; 3 daughters: Vicki Ewing, Big Arm; Valerie (Les) Dennison, Kila; Rebecca (John) McGinnis, Kalispell; 3 sons: Steven (Karen) Caldbeck, Polson; Byram (Barbara) Caldbeck, Polson; Ronald J. Caldbeck, Lakeside; 22 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, a son, Geoffery Caldbeck; daughter, Rena Cain; and daughter-in-law, Gay Anne Caldbeck.
A memorial service is planned for 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 37719 S. Commerce Ln, Polson, MT 59860. A reception will follow.


Read Phyllis Caldbeck's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.