PHELPS: A Mother's Tribute ~ Written by Carol Phelps She was born a long time ago with hair of sunshine and a heart full of dreams. Her little girl dream. While she grew she wondered what lay ahead. She met a man, got married. Life was hard. But with grace and dignity she carried on. She bore four children and watched them grow; made a decision and let one go. But with grace and dignity she carried on. She had four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She loved them all; But with grace and dignity she carried on. Her body is old and frail now; her little girl dream is barely a memory; But with grace and dignity she carries on. The girl with the dream is gone. She is in the arms of her loved ones that have gone before; But with grace and dignity she carries on. Muriel Anna Lillian Phelps passed away the morning of May 31, 2012 at the age of 80 years. Born Oct. 6, 1931 in the first Red Cross Outpost Hospital in the British Empire. Muriel is predeceased by her parents, Thord and Lillian Ytterberg; her husband, George Lee Phelps; her daughter, Lisa Blixrud and one sister Marg. Surviving are three children: Regina Bentley, Joe Phelps, Carol Phelps (Bill); four grandchildren: Che, Blaine (Stephanie), Erik (Denise), Madison; two great-grandchildren: Liam and Brody; siblings: Marie, Milly, Joe and Molly and numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was a wonderful cook and baker and in her younger years, loved to sew. She loved to spend time with family and with her grandchildren. Mom kept a beautiful home and spent hours in her yard. She had the gift of gab and spent hours on the phone with her two sisters. Mom, you are missed and always in your family's heart. ____________________________________________________
