Phillis Jean Schumaker

September 22, 1927 ~ February 13, 2021
Phillis Jean Schumaker, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 13, 2021. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Phillis was a retired Boeing Business Planner Executive Secretary. She formerly attended Eastminster Presbyterian Church, graduated from East High School and was a Wichita State University Alumni. Phillis enjoyed volunteering many hours at the Wichita Historical Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Ella Hetherington; brother, Jack Hetherington; sister-in-law, LaDonna Schumaker; and husband, Frederick Schumaker. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Kenneth Schumaker, nephew, Grant Schumaker (Cathy), and many friends. A memorial has been established with the Wichita Children’s Home, 7271 E. 37th St. N., Wichita, KS 67226.
Please accept the sincere sympathy of the Midian Shriners upon the passing of Lady Phyllis Schumaker.
I met Phyllis Schumaker when she volunteered at the First United Methisfst Church in Andover after the Andover tornado. She was an angel and brought calmness to chaos. Sue Swender