Phyllis Demro
July 26, 1923 ~ March 27, 2012
Phyllis Demro age 88 of Nashua died Tuesday morning, March 27, 2012, at the New Hampton Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2012, at the United Methodist Church, Nashua, with Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery with Aaron Demro, Philip Demro, Joel Demro, Randy Drumtra, Paul Demro, Tim O'Brien, Jon Dawley and Joe Demro serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Friday.
Phyllis Jeanne Demro was born July 26, 1923, in David, IA, the daughter of Raymond and Mary Elizabeth “Molly” (Trumbull) Scoville. Her mother died while Phyllis was a teenager and she went to live with her older sister, Elizabeth on their farm southeast of Osage. She received her education in Charles City and was a graduate of the Charles City High School. Phyllis earned a teaching degree from Wartburg College in Waverly and later received a Masters Degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.
On June 17, 1945, she was united in marriage to Maurice Demro. To this union three sons were born. Phyllis initially taught country school southeast of Orchard, IA, and then taught for over twenty years in Marble Rock, IA. Maurice died on March 18, 1981, at the age of 58. Phyllis enjoyed reading and spending winters in Arizona. She loved traveling and made many trips to Europe and Australia.
Survivors include three sons; Dave (Nancy) Demro of Nashua, Gary (Cindy) Demro of Faribault, MN, John (Sharon) Demro of Plymouth, MN; eight grandchildren, Philip Demro, Aaron Demro, Joe Demro, Laurie (Jon) Dawley, Stacy (Randy) Drumtra, Joel (Marty) Demro, Paul (Stephanie) Demro, Maura (Tim) O’Brien; five great-grandchildren, Marianna Dawley, Carter Dawley, William Demro, Sophia Demro, and David Demro.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, Bertha Zimmerman, Elizabeth Douglas; two brothers, Gordon Scoville, George Scoville.
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John – my condolences on the passing of your Mom. I remember her with friendly and nice memories. My Mom passed away last October, so I know what youre going through. Best regards/ Lena
You have our sympathy at this time of great loss.
John and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your mom passing away. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
She was a great teacher and a nice lady. Mrs Demro was my 4th grade teacher and even though she’d make me stay in from recess so often ‘ you’re never going to see the light of day if you don’t quit talking’ I always felt like she liked me. That’s got to be a good trick as I’m sure I was a strain on her patience. My condolences, Darla Adams Parker
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. This is one of the most difficult things we must face in our life. May it comfort you to know that others are deeply touched by your loss. God assures us at Psalms 34:18 that he is near to those broken in heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. Jesus also promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again. Jesus own words found at John 5:28,29 tells us there will be a resurrection. What a wonderful hope! God says that soon on the earth there will be no more pain, suffering and especially death at Revelation 21:3-5 We anxiously await the day when we will no longer lose those we love. May these bible thoughts bring you comfort at this most difficult time.
Sincere sympathy to all of you in the loss of your dear mother-grandmother. Phyllis is a person I will long remember.. My first husband & Mo rode to work at Oliver in Charles City for a few years .. and I remember both he and your mother as good friends. They always welcomed us into their home in Nashua whenever we stopped.
John,Gary,Dave and families, So very sorry to hear about your mom. There are not many words that can help much at this time, only thoughts and prayers and you all have ours. Jeff & Linda & Kay W.
Dave and Nancy, Joel and Marty and family…..our condolences on the passing of your mom and grandma. May she rest in peace Ryan and Heather Rausch
Dave, Gary. John and families. So sorry to hear about your mom. Thoughts and prayers your way during this difficult time. God Bless and take care.
Dave and Nancy and family, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Demro family on the loss of Phyllis.