Phyllis Coryne Frick

Phyllis Coryne Frick passed away on June 25, 2024 in West Burlington, Iowa.  She was 94 years old.

Phyllis has donated her body to the University of Iowa College of Medicine Deeded Body Program to aid in the continuing education of students.

Phyllis was born September 29, 1929 in Durant, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Selma (Kahler) Frick.  She attended high school in Davenport, Iowa and graduated in 1947. Following high school, she attended cosmetology school.

Phyllis had a long and varied career, including work in the retail, restaurant, and hotel industries. Her eclectic list of jobs included bartending, being a switchboard operator, caring for those with disabilities, and working on the assembly line at the Army Ammunition plant. She was best known for her 27-year position on the executive team at the Holiday Inn in Des Moines, Iowa.

She was a member of the Christian faith and an active member of the Eagle Club, Moose Lodge, and VFW of Burlington, Iowa.  As a person, she was extremely tidy, well-organized, and always put together.  She enjoyed playing cards and lying in the sun by the river.  She loved music, dancing (known as the Dancing Queen), playing bingo, and spending time with friends. Later in life, she continued these pursuits while a resident of the Klein Center. One of her favorite things to do was attend the Klein Center's weekly happy hour, during which she built relationships with other residents and staff members who became her extended family.

Phyllis was happiest when spending time with family. She was a devoted mother and caring grandmother. Her lessons, wisdom, and legacy will be carried on by her family and all who love her.

Phyllis’ family includes her six children, Dennis (Suzie) Frederick of Denver, CO; Ronald Frederick of Long Beach, MS; Wallace (Sherrie) Day of New Smyrna Beach, FL; Jay (Jill) Day of West Burlington, IA; Jinger Durbin of Gilbert, IA; and Penney (Daniel) Thurtell of Long Beach, MS; seven grandchildren, Danielle, Taylor, Jacob, Benjamin, Courtney, Conner, Drake, Jessica, and Brian; nine great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  Sadly, Phyllis’ is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings; Leroy “Sonny” Frick, Gloria "Bub" Ferguson and Eleanor “Jane” Moeller, and four half-siblings; Eddie, Harvey and Donald Frick, and Arlene Cole.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 29 from 4pm until the Memorial Celebration at 5 pm at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division Street, Burlington, IA 52601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to either the Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County or the Southeast Iowa Regional Klein Center Activity Department.

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