Phyllis Redfield Vrontikis

PHYLLIS VRONTIKIS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Phyllis Lucille Redfield Vrontikis, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 29, 2005, at Good Samaritan Nursing Center of natural causes. She was born April 10, 1922, in Leade, South Dakota, to Vernon Duane Redfield and Lula Eva Thomas Redfield. She grew up in South Dakota and attended schools there, including schooling for her real estate license. She moved to Idaho Falls 61 years ago. She married William “Bill” Aspel in 1942 and they had four children before later divorcing. She married Nick Vrontikis in 1975 in Reno, Nevada. She was a homemaker and mother, and also worked as a realtor and accountant at the Idaho Falls Livestock Auction. She was very active in the United Methodist Church. She and her husband were also active in the Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello. She was a member and served as President of the Elks Lodge-DOE and was also President of the Daughters of Penelope. Phyllis was an accomplished artist, loved fishing, hunting, and all outdoor activities. Surviving are: Her Husband: Nick Vrontikis of Idaho Falls Daughter: Vernelle Aspel Hemmatt of Denver, CO Daughter: Rosemary Aspel Milburn of Chula Vista, CA Daughter: Lyla G. Doone-Mann of Boise, ID Stepdaughter: Helen Vrontikis of New York 7 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, William Patrick “Billy” Aspel, and three brothers, Dale, Al, and Dean Redfield. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2005, at Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Brenda Seme of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating, 273 N. Ridge. The family will visit with friends for one half hour prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ___________________________________________________________ Condolences sent: Joy Nielsen Simmons (joynsimmons@hotmail.com) I enjoyed growing up by your Mom and Family. I am sorry I won't be to the service, as I will be out of town. But I will be thinking of you and send my sympathy at this difficult time. Joy Simmons Family of Selma Thompson (PFIDRob@aol.com) Phyllis has been an important part of our lives the last 4 years, as we visited our Mother, Selma, at both the Lily House and at Good Samaritan. We always made a point to stop and say hi, and every time, we would get a smile from her. Our visits to Good Sam will forever be changed as we miss her gentle presence. Our love to your family. Jane (Post Falls) and Kat (Meridian) David L. Sargis (davids@jbros.com) Dear Vernelle, Rosemary, and Lyla . . . I was sorry to read about the passing of your Mom. We are at that time in life when we start losing our parents and it is sad. I think about that a lot so I spend as much time as I can with my Mom so there will be good memories. I used to see your Mom and Nick quite often driving down the same road that I go home on. I was out of town so I didn't read the paper until it was too late to attend the funeral; I am sorry. I would have liked to see you again. It is sad to think that most of the time that we see our friends is at a funeral. If any of you are in town please feel free to stop in at Johnson Brothers and visit. Please call first and I will make it a point to be here for lunch or just a visit. Your Friend, David