Phyllis Cassidy
Passed: November 11, 2021
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Phyllis Cassidy
Passed: November 11, 2021
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Phyllis Jean Cassidy, 67, of Goodyear, AZ passed away on Nov. 11, 2021 in Pebble Creek, AZ
Phyllis was born in Yakima, WA on September 20, 1954. She was a 1973 graduate of Wapato High School and moved to Seattle in 1985 where she joined an insurance brokerage as an Account Service Representative. She later accepted an underwriting position at American States Insurance Company (now Liberty Mutual Insurance Company) and was later promoted to Underwriting Specialist. After her successful career at Liberty Mutual, Phyllis retired in March, 2017.
Phyllis loved to tell the story of how she met her husband Jim in 1987 at a bachelor auction where he was one of the bachelors. They later married in 1992. They lived in the Federal Way area of Washington until Jim’s retirement when they moved to Pebble Creek, AZ in March, 2021.
Phyllis was an avid gardener and had beautiful outdoor flower displays every year. Phyllis also loved to cook and entertain. Phyllis loved to decorate her home, especially for the holidays and went all out for Christmas.
Phyllis was known for her quick wit, love of life, her generosity, her infectious and sassy personality and her endearing and contagious laugh. While she enjoyed making new friends, she always treasured all of her friends, and each knew they had a special place in her heart. She was a shining light to all who knew her and she will be deeply missed.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Jim and her beloved dog Augie, her sisters in law and their husbands, Susan Allman and her husband Mark, Paula Cassidy and her husband Jon Speltz, Caroline Maughan and her husband Mark and Mary Sandstrom and her husband Scott. As well as nieces and nephews.
10 responses to Phyllis Cassidy
Anne Strieby says:
November 16, 2021
I will miss you so very much my dear and loyal friend. I cannot even form enough words to describe how much you meant to me. You’ve been my very best friend for over 30 yrs. I treasured our friendship and you will always be my best friend. I love you Phyllis. Rest In Peace beautiful lady. My heart is totally broken.
Michelle Newberg says:
November 17, 2021
I hate that you have earned those angel wings far too early. Seeing how many lives you touched, how many people loved you, all the admiration just fills my heart so full!! I’m beyond thankful for the years you blessed me with your friendship, your support, your love. You were truly a beacon of light, and I just know you have all those angels above laughing, dancing, singing! I’m already missing our Christmas breakfast that you always hosted so perfectly. Barb and I will have a special breakfast to honor our beautiful friend!!! Rest easy and fly high, my dear, dear friend.
Patty Schuermeyer says:
November 17, 2021
Oh Phyllis, I Love you dearly! You have made such an impact on my life and on the lives of my husband and kids too. Such a kind and generous soul that people just are so attracted to. Along with a funny bone that is so infectious. One of my longest and dearest friends. Thank you for the honor of letting me be in your life. I Love you and will continue to think of you often, always with a smile on my face and in my heart. Kiss-Kiss!! ❤️
Jennifer Allman says:
November 17, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss, Uncle Jimmy. Aunt Phyllis will be missed, but will live on in our hearts as we recall our fond memories. I hope you find peace and comfort as you navigate through this difficult time.
Priscilla Poole says:
November 18, 2021
Oh Phyllis ~ My heart is broken ~ You’ve been my dearest friend for twenty plus years ~ it’s almost unimaginable to think I will never see your beautiful face again on this earth. ~I am grateful we always hugged hello and goodbye after our frequent get togethers, and I’m grateful we always exchanged “I love you”s when we parted ~ I’m grateful for all the little things that will always remind me of you, and there are so many! ~ I’m grateful for your smile, your huge laugh, your compassionate listening ear ~ We had such fun selling our roses at the farmers market and the Puyallup fair.. I think we usually came home with more than we sold, but it was mostly just fun to hang out with you while we pretended to work! Always waiting for the other helpers to go home so we could gab…So many memories of dinners at each other’s houses, the toilet paper always pointed and your dinners always so beautifully presented. We had such plans for the future, and it’s so hard to think of the years to come without you in them ~ ~ My love to your beloved Jim, and Auggie, can not imagine how hard this has been on them. ~ My love to you Phyllis. ~ I’m so glad we met ~ A once in a lifetime friendship ~ You will always be in my heart.