Obit: Eliot, Phyllis (1931 - 2013)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Allman, Boehm, Eliot, Kaufman, Ponomar, Tweedie

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 02/21/2013

Eliot, Phyllis (Allman) (14 OCT 1931 - 15 FEB 2013)

Phyllis Allman Eliot passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. Phyllis was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and loving companion.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Dr. Robert S. Eliot, MD, her parents, Elmore L. "Bud" and Amy Allman, and her sister, Sally Boehm.

She is survived by her loving companion, Earle B. Kaufman; son William Robert Eliot; daughter, Susan Elaine Eliot; grandson, Robert E. Ponomar; granddaughter, Paige D. Ponomar; and sisters, Lorna Tweedie and Emily James (husband Bill). She is also survived by an aunt, niece, nephew and cousins.

Phyllis was the oldest of four daughters (chief sister and chef extraordinaire) born on October 14, 1931 and raised in Medford. Phyllis graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and was a registered dietician. She collaborated with her late husband on a number of his books, including the popular "Is It Worth Dying For." She was the managing trustee of the International Stress Foundation which supports continuing medical education related to stress and heart disease.

Phyllis was well traveled and enjoyed the differences that made each locale special. As the seasons changed, Phyllis could be found at home in Paradise Valley, AZ, Cape Code, MA.
and Jackson Hole, WY, She had a wide circle of friends at each location who were often treated to her wonderful and creative culinary achievements. We have lost a smart and savvy woman of great elegance and style.

A visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Messinger Indian School Mortuary of Scottsdale, AZ. Services will be on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Messinger Indian School Mortuary at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Paradise Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.