Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameJim PARLER [58865]
Spouses
BirthApr 27, 1936, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio [58874], [58865]
DeathSep 13, 2012, Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon [58870], [58874], [58865]
BurialUnknown [58865]
FatherCharles Emery GRAY (1893-1974)
MotherFreda Angusta EICHLER (1895-1983)
Obituary Online notes for Phyllis Irene (Spouse 1)
Bulletin, The (Bend, OR) - Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Phyllis Irene Hamilton, beloved and cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012, surrounded by her loving family, at Hospice

She was born April 27, 1936, in Hamilton, OH, to Charles and Freda Gray. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1954, and completed her registered nurses training at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. She enjoyed various positions in her nursing career including her favorite position for many years as a Home Health nurse at St. Charles Hospital in Bend. She and her husband, Jim Parler, then moved to Garibaldi, OR, and enjoyed being co-owners of the Troller Restaurant with her sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Bob Wright, from 1990-2000. They then retired to Bradenton, FL, to enjoy a life of leisure and fun!

Phyllis loved gardening, decorating, music, traveling, painting, reading, crafts and much more, but more than anything, she loved spending time with family and friends. She always had time for everyone, listened and cared with compassion, gave the most loving advice and guidance and was the most kind and loving person to everyone she met.

Phyllis is survived by her sister, Barbara Bogan; her children, Scott Hamilton, Susan Pierce, Jeff Hamilton and Deb, Barb, Susie, Robert, David and Danny. She also left behind many beloved grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great- grandchildren. Her extended family is numerous and felt the warmth of her love.
Last Modified Aug 27, 2026Created Nov 10, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
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