Phyllis Joann Dowse died peacefully at home on February 6, 2019. Phyllis was born on June 14, 1947 to Neil and Verine (Long) Hansen in Wolf Point.
Phyllis met her soul mate Stanley Dowse at the Pleasant Valley School Dance. She started her life with Stan when he called her to go to the Wild Horse Stampede in 1964. They married on June 20, 1965. They lived in Wolf Point at the B&F Motel for 2 years before relocating to the original Dowse homestead South of Wolf Point where they raised their 3 boys, Dean, Dennis, and Darren. Phyllis was a clerk and drove the school bus for the Southview School for many years. She then worked as a ward clerk at NEMHS for the last 20 years. Phyllis loved camping, sewing, gardening, and spending time with all her grandkids.
Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Stan; 3 sons, Dean (Shannon) Dowse of Miles City, Dennis Dowse of Vida, and Darren (Carie Jo) Dowse of Vida; 7 grandchildren, Maki (Brian) Chapel, Jesse, Harley, Patrick, Spencer, Abby and Aiden; brothers, Lyle, Russ (Linda) and Marvin (Bobbi) Hansen; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann (Don) Kinnison, Loretta Dowse, and Debi Jensen; brother-in-law, Jim Lien; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Neil and Verine Hansen; her brother, Raymond; her sister, Terry Lien; brother-in-law, Chuck Dowse; and father and mother-in-law, Ed and Ruth Dowse.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point, Montana. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point, Montana. Cremation will follow the services and interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point will follow at a later date.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Family Receives Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 13, 2019
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday February 14, 2019
First Lutheran Church
415 Johnson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Family Receives Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday February 13, 2019
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday February 14, 2019
First Lutheran Church
415 Johnson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Donna Steinley says
Phyllis was a wonderful lady. Thoughts and prayers for her family.
Norma Pawlowski says
My thoughts and prayers for Stanley and his family. So sorry for your loss.
Keeta Clemens says
So saddened by this news. My heart goes out to Stanley and the family. So Sorry for your loss, you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry &Jeannie Archdale says
We are so very saddened for the loss of your wife, mom and gramma. There are no words to say other than we are so very sorry. Our mom and your mom were such dear friends, Phyllis was one of the nicest people one would ever be blessed to know. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann & Dan Hutchinson says
Stan and family im so sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our prayers.
Johanna Matzen says
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all!
Johanna and Marcus Kuehn
and Diane Matzen
Johanna Matzen says
We’re so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you all at this time.
Johanna and Marcus Kuehn
Diane Matzen
Dale & Dee Hanson says
Dale & Dee Hanson
We are so saddened to hear of Phyllis’s passing we will miss her very much.
Lynn & Randy Juell says
So sorry to hear about the passing of Phyllis. She was such a wonderful person. Prayers to all of the family during this difficult time.
Larry and Sheri Schmidt says
I remember Phyllis well from many years ago in 4-H. She was a lovely person. Our condolences to the family.
Cam & Jodi Martin says
So sorry for your loss. She was such a nice lady & so positive all the time to talk to. Our thought & prayers go out to all the family. Mecaila truly enjoyed working with her at the hospital. Take care the Martins.
Duane & Patsy White says
Sorry to hear, sympathy to all the family
Ron pipal says
My condolences to you Stanley and family it was a terrible shock. I swill miss my cousin .Ron
Katy Cain says
I’m sorry to hear about Phyllis. Thinking of you guys and sending love.
Renee Solberg says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord bring you comfort.
Glo Simpson says
What shocking news. Love and prayers to the entire family. She was such a precious person and obviously passed that on to all of you. Hugs!
Patrick Eggebrecht says
You can tell a lot about a Mother by the fine young men she raises…. Phyllis did just that…. Godspeed Phyllis
Sonny and Phyllis Douglas says
I am so sorry to hear about Phyllis, she will be dearly missed. Hugs and prayers to the family.
Tim says
Stan,Dean, Dennis,Darrin & families
After being included in your family many years ago, my deep appreciation to Phyllis & Stan are all brought to mind. Phyllis always made me feel at home, so much so she corrected me a time or two!
Phyllis’s work here on earth is done, but family is forever and one day we will all be together.
Karen and I send you our deepest sympathy, love and prayers. Tim
Cindy Stensland says
I was so saddened to hear of Phyllis passing. She was such a wonderful lady who always had a smile for everyone. My condolences to the Dowse and Hanson families.
Ione Hanson says
Phyllis was such a sweet lady and I enjoyed visiting her at work. I will miss her.
Bob and Marge Moore says
So very sorry for your loss. Phyllis was such a nice person. She will be missed by all.
Linda Johnson says
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Phyllis’ passing….My thoughts and prayers go out to Stanley, the boys, and all the family during this time of loss….I noticed on Facebook these past few months that Phyllis was very connected to her Lord and Saviour, Jesus! Although you will grieve her going, hopefully, you can find some comfort in knowing she is safe with the Creator who gifted her with life and has now reunited her with the many loved ones already in Heaven…
Pearl Murphy says
I enjoyed working with Phyllis she was a great person I will miss talking to you in the mornings you will be deeply missed prayers to your family
Brian Wittmayer says
Very sorry to hear about your loss. My sympathy to all the family.
Shannon Headdress Gonzalez says
I am saddened to hear of Phyllis passing. She was always so kind when I would see her at the hospital. My sincere condolences to her family.
Harold A. Kuehne says
Stanley, Dean, Dennis. and Darren, and your families, Please accept our sincere condolences. Although we have been here in Columbus almost 25 years, we still consider you “neighbors”. All the years our kids spent together in school and 4-H are all good memories. May God be with you and give you strength in the days ahead. With our love, Harold and Alice Kuehne
Gary and Shirley says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Stan, and all your family. May God bless and keep you all.
DeDe D Gonzalez says
Stan, Dean, Dennis, Darren and Family. I’m So Sorry to hear about Phyllis… She will be missed by so many. She was such an Amazing Lady and gave the Best Hugs! Know that I’m thinking of all of you during this hard time and sending my prayers to all of you. Here’s Big Hugs for Each of You. Love you all so much!!
Donn & Debbie Schutt says
Stan and boys and families.
Lyle, Russ, Marv and families.
We are so sorry for your loss!! Phyllis was a wonderful person who was loved by all!!
We wish we could have been there with you!!!!
God bless you all!! You are all in our prayers!!!
Doug & Cherie Heser says
Stan and boys,
We are so sorry to hear about Phyllis’s death. She was a wonderful person. We enjoyed the time with you two so much at the 50th Reunion and really treasure the pictures. We are thinking of you during this time and wish you comfort and great memories. You’re in our prayers.
With love,
Doug & Cherie Heser
Bobi Jo Shores says
Stan and boys, so sorry for your loss! Sending you lots of prayers and love! Phyllis will be missed by so many, she always had such a beautiful smile and a warm hug to give! God bless ❤
Bonnie and Ray Olson says
Stan, Dean, Dennis, Darren and all of Phyllis’ family, we were so shocked at the news of your dear wife, mom, grandma, sister’s passing. We feel like she is a part of our family also. Our hearts ache for all of you. We will also miss her so much. We are praying for all of you. Words can not express the sorrow we all feel for your loss. THe only thing that helps is knowing that she is in heaven with her Lord and her dear family. I am sure they welcomed her with open arms. We are sending you our love….. Bonnie and Ray Olson
Joyce (Jacjley) Olson Baer says
My condolences to the Dowse and Hanson families at the passing of Phyllis. As I was watching the 700 Club today, Pat was interviewing Pat Boone on the passing of his wife Shirley (Foley). He said something I thought was very profound, “Shirley is not dead, she very much alive, she has just changed her address!” Phyllis”s work was done so she went on ahead to get things ready for you all when God is ready to call you home! May Jesus comfort your hearts and give you peace as you go through the days ahead.
TIMOTHY BOYSUN says
Stanley, Dean, Dennis. and Darren, and your families. We are so sorry to hear of Phyllis’s passing I was shocked when I heard. You all are such great people and so was Phyllis. I enjoyed the time and company of you all when I was a youngster working on Red Water with grampa Frank and any other time we were together. God Bless you all and prayers up for the loss of such an amazing lady.
Sending prayers and love
Tim and Jodi Boysun and Boys