PHYLLIS ANNE EWALD
December 7, 1928 - January 15, 2018
RESIDENCE: Greeley, Colorado
TRIBUTE: Phyllis Ewald was born on December 7, 1928 in Denver, CO to John Clark Strasser and Ella Mildred Erickson Strasser. She passed away on January 15, 2018 at Fairacres Manor in Greeley. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and proud grandmother who devoted her life to providing a loving, supportive and fun home for her family. She graduated from College High (now the University School) in 1946, where she received numerous honors and awards. She received a scholarship to attend the University of Northern Colorado, where she also worked full time. She met her first husband, James ("Buck") Con Cockriel in 1947 and they were married on July 17, 1949. Phyllis and Buck (who was a successful insurance executive) had a loving marriage. They adopted a son, Gregory J. Ewald, in 1966 and a daughter, Blake Strasser, in 1968. Phyllis dedicated her life to providing a loving, stable and supportive home for her childr...[more]

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even under trying circumstances when Buck died in 1972. Phyllis met her second husband, Arthur ("Art") Charles Ewald in 1973 and they were married in 1974. Phyllis and Art continued to provide a wonderful home together for their family up until his death in 2009. They were a formidable bridge partnership, unusual golf twosome and loving travel companions. Most significantly, they were soul mates. In addition to spending time with family, she loved to play tennis, golf, bowl and play bridge. She also loved movies and animals, including her beloved Black Lab mix Polo. She had a wonderful sense of humor that included making fun of herself and her situation. Her love, warmth, humor, compassion, empathy and strength will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: her husband Buck Cockriel; her husband Art Ewald; her sister Lois Reynolds; and her step-daughter Darby Curtis.
SURVIVORS: Her son Gregory J. Ewald and wife Hernita of Richmond, VA; a daughter, Blake Strasser of Brooklyn, NY; a step-son, Doug Ewald; a son-in-law, Peter Curtis; grandchildren, Meghan, Tyler, William Arthur, and Nicolas Gregory; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Allnutt Macy Chapel, followed by a reception in the Allnutt Reception Center.
NOTES: Memorial contributions can be made to the Gift of Adoption in care of Allnutt Macy Chapel, 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Family and friends may view the online obituary, sign the guestbook, and send their condolences at www.allnutt.com.