Phyllis Darlene Akin
August 15, 1921 - April 15, 2005
Obituary
Phyllis D. Akin, age 83, born in Seymour, IA on August 15, 1921 to James and Velda Burgess, passed away peacefully at her home in Des Moines, WA on April 15, 2005. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 64 years F.E. “Gene” Akin; her daughter, Pat Koenig Jerry; one granddaughter, Tiffany Koenig John Ostolaza; two great grandsons, Sean and Evan Ostolaza; brother Jim Burgess Ann of Wichita, KS; one niece and two nephews. Phyllis will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Her hobbies included gardening, tennis, oil painting, calligraphy, walking, travel and cinema. At Phyllis’ request, no services will be held. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Our deepest sympathy, Gene, in the loss of your wife.
juanita alloway
Dear Gene & Family,
My Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to you in your loss of Phyllis. May the peace of God be with you all at this sad time.
Jim Taylor/Wichita
A lifetime of shared memories will never be forgotten!
Dear Gene, I am so sorry for your loss and understand your emptiness as I have been there for 28 years. I have wondered about you over the years, but did not want to find out this way. Jewell
Jeannette and I share your loss.
Dear Gene – I have some of the fondest memories of our trips with you and Phyllis. We had so much fun on our trip to Australia and New Zealand. Sometimes I felt like I was a giggling teen-ager when Phyllis and I wouuld get to laughing.
I lost Chuck just a year ago. It is difficult, but I hope your happy memories with Phyllis will help you through these difficult days. Phyllis was a real treasure and will be missed by so many people.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Gene and your family. Phyllis was such a wonderful person. I have missed her friendly, smiling face and the wonderful times we had together. She will always be my “tennis buddy”. No one can replace her.
So many memories over the years! Our love and prayers go out to you Gene and your old paperboy John now 36 sends his sympathy as well!
Walt and Ina