Phyllis J. (Olson) Williams, 88, of Colfax, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 2, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Phyllis was born in Colfax, WI, on September 17, 1929, to parents Ole and Alvia (Quarberg) Olson. Phyllis grew up with her four siblings in Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School in 1947. She married Jerry Schwartz on Nov. 4, 1950, and they had two sons together, Breck and Jeff. Tragically widowed, Phyllis found love again later in life and married Eugene Williams on October 14, 1978. She worked as a receptionist and retired from Valley Bank in Menomonie, WI. Phyllis was very active in the Colfax Community that she loved so dearly; her favorite past-times included bowling league, playing cards and volunteering within the community. She cherished every moment. She was a faithful, lifelong member of the Colfax Lutheran church, she was very dedicated and served on many committees throughout the years including serving hundreds of funerals. She was also an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary supporting our veterans and military families. Phyllis loved her family and friends dearly. She enjoyed baking, music, dancing and spending time with loved ones, especially with her granddaughters, Amy & Becky, as well as her great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Hailey and Alissa. She was a "social butterfly" and known to many in the Colfax and Menomonie community as "Grandma Phyllis." She was also very fond of her cats. Phyllis will be remembered as a loving, caring woman who dedicated most of her life to serving others and to serving God. She has inspired, motivated, and mentored many friends and family; touching so many lives in a way that her legacy will live on. She is survived by her son, Breck Schwartz; granddaughters, Amy (Christopher) Ament, Rebecca (Jesse) Cummings, Nichole (Kevin) Saal, Michelle Bergeron and Danielle Schwartz; and 10 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sister-in-law, Jean Olson; special friends, Mary Thompson and Penny Noer; and many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends. She was widowed by her two husbands and preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jeff Schwartz; and her siblings, Violet (Bob) Iverson, Delbert (Carl) Olson, Raymond (Jean) Olson and Helen (Richard) Haley; and many friends and extended family. The family would like to thank the staff at Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center and Ridge Crest Manor for caring for our beloved "Grandma Phyllis." Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Colfax Lutheran Church, 600 Balsam St, Colfax, WI, with Pastor Leslie Walck officiating. Visitation will be from 4pm-7pm at Sampson Funeral Home, 1017 Railroad Ave. in Colfax, WI, on Friday evening, February 9, 2018, and again one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be at the Colfax Evergreen Cemetery in Colfax, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Colfax Lutheran Church.

Service Information

Cemetery

Evergreen Cemetery Colfax WI 54730

Visitation

Friday, February 9 2018 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sampson Funeral Home 1017 Railroad Avenue Colfax WI

Funeral Service

Saturday, February 10 2018 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Colfax Lutheran Church 601 River Street Colfax WI 54730

Visitation

Saturday, February 10 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Colfax Lutheran Church 601 River Street Colfax WI 54730