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At Phyllis’s request cremation has taken place and no public services will be held.

Visitation will take place at Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home - Chapel in Williston on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 9:00 am until 5:00 PM .

Phyllis Ann Conover
July 12, 1929 - May 15, 2017

Place of Birth: Rugby, North Dakota
Residence: Williston, North Dakota
Age: 87

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Phyllis Conover, 87, of Williston, ND, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at Bethel Lutheran Home in Williston. Her funeral arrangements are pending with Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston.

Phyllis Ann (Fox) Conover was born in Rugby, ND, to Thomas Harvey and Olivia (Sawyer) Fox on July 12, 1929. She was raised on the family farm. She graduated as salutatorian from Wolford High School in 1947.

She married George Conover in 1948. To this union three children were born. They moved to Williston in 1952 where she was a homemaker. After raising her children she returned to school and earned her nursing degree. She then worked at Bethel Home for 25 years. At the age of 73 she decided to retire. Phyllis and George traveled the United States.

Phyllis enjoyed playing cards, her grandchildren, fishing and spending time with her family.

Surviving Phyllis are her son, George M. Conover of Williston, ND; and his children, Tracey (Rob) Haugenoe and Rob (Ginger) Conover of Williston, ND; son, Bryon (Vickie) Conover of Williston, ND and his son, McCade Conover of Williston; daughter, Diana (Paul) Wells of Michigan; seven great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband George; her parents; sisters, Helen, Mary, Dorothy, Margaret; and grandson, Casey Conover.

The family would like to thank the staff of Bethel Home for their gentle and compassionate care.

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Heidi Welsh (Rapid City, SD)
May 16, 2017

We will miss you dearly Auntie Phyllis. Thanks for always loving us and being interested in our lives. I will always treasure the handwritten letters you sent at Christmas time and your visits to the farm.
It's comforting to know that all the "Fox Girls" are
celebrating in heaven together and resting in the Father's arms. Love you always.
Heidi Welsh

Paula Hansen Schilke (Williston)
May 16, 2017

I worked with Phyllis for many years at Bethel. Was always nice to me - I enjoyed our visits. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Kathleen Key Imes (Williston)
May 16, 2017

I remember hanging out at the Conover house with Diana. Phyllis was always busy. I loved playing Yahtzee there as a child. She was like another mother to me then. I remember her as a very industrious, competent woman. My condolences to her family.

Jackson Family
May 17, 2017

We would like to express our deepest condolences. May all your good memories out weigh your sadness during this difficult time.
Isaiah 25:8

Scott Key
May 17, 2017

So sorry for your loss. May your grief be eclipsed by your good memories which live on.

J. Miles
May 17, 2017

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. Losing someone you love is truly difficult and I know Phyllis will be missed. Please know our Heavenly Father holds out promises that can help us with our sorrow. One such promise is that death soon will be done away with forever (Revelation 21:4) and another promise is that "there is going to be a resurrection." (Acts 24:15) I pray these promises from God, who cannot lie, (Titus 1:2) bring you comfort.

Hannah Henderson (Williston, North Dakota)
May 18, 2017

I worked with her for many years.We always had a good visit.Was so glad she was able to be at my retirement party in January.

Donna Overby (Williston, ND)
May 18, 2017

I worked many years at Bethel with Phyllis,she was a good nurse,one I looked up to,rest in peace my friend!

Miriam (Williston north Dakota, N D)
May 19, 2017

Beautiful lady
She was a excellent nurse, I enjoyed my working days at Bethel. Miriam

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