Phyllis B. (Morris) Smith

Phyllis B. (Morris) Smith, 74, of North Powder, died April 5 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Loveland Funeral Home in La Grande. The graveside service will follow at the North Powder Cemetery. A dinner is planned in the multi- purpose room of Powder Valley Elementary.

Phyllis was born Jan. 17, 1935, the youngest daughter of Elmer and Agnes Morris in Cove. She attended school in

La Grande and Cove where she eventually graduated.

Soon after graduation, she met and married Merlin W. Smith of North Powder. They were married 48 years. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2003. She began work as the deputy clerk at North Powder School District in 1964. After 26 years with the school, a stroke in 1990 forced her to leave that position and spend her remaining years at home.

Survivors include her sons, Sherwood and his wife, Kerri and Gareld and his wife, Stephanie; sister, Della Ehrenburg; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North Powder Community Partners or any charity in care of Loveland Funeral Chapel 1508 Fourth St., La Grande 97850.

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