Phyllis Jean Boyle

Phyllis Jean Lund Boyle, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away on July 28, 2011 under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. Phyllis was born September 22, 1935 in Nebraska to Wallace and Leah Harvey. She was the youngest of five children. She spent her childhood in the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area. After graduating from High School, Phyllis attended Nebraska Wesleyan University receiving her bachelor's degree in English Education, minoring in Spanish. She began her teaching career in Nebraska, later moving to Wyoming to teach, where she met Jack Lund. They married in 1960 and were blessed with a son, John Earl, in 1961. Jack worked for his father on a beautiful ranch in Cokeville, Wyoming, where they lived until they moved to Idaho Falls area in 1965. Phyllis and Jack welcomed Jean Leah to the family in 1967. Phyllis and Jack later divorced. Phyllis taught in many of the schools in Idaho Falls School District #91, including Emerson Elementary and Skyline HS. She touched many students with her caring manner and keen perception of the student's needs. Her teaching profession took a new direction when she accepted a job working at Eastern Idaho Technical College in their Learning Center. There Phyllis helped hundreds of adult learners master reading, so that they could go on with their education. Phyllis taught at EITC until her retirement. In 1991 Phyllis married Benjamin Boyle. They lived on "The Farm" outside of Idaho Falls, enjoying their horses, gardening, singing, writing, and travel. For two years, Phyllis and Ben lived in Chile, while Ben worked on a water pipeline. Phyllis adored the Chilean people and spent her time there painting, writing, learning to play guitar, and discovering the culture of Chile. They were married until his death. Phyllis enjoyed singing and playing guitar in two different bands. She was active in the Methodist Church, leading the choir for several years. She sang and played at the Eagles Lodge on Friday nights, entertaining folks with her beautiful alto voice. She continued to draw, paint and write throughout her retirement. Phyllis is survived by her children, John (Mary) Lund of Idaho Falls and Jean (Eric) Remaley of Pullman, Washington; and her grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jacquelin, Ian, Maxwell and Alexandra. Besides her husband, Phyllis was preceded in death by her children's father, Jack Lund; her sister, Vera Rubottom; her brothers, Wallace Harvey Jr., Earl Harvey, and Daniel Harvey; and her parents, Wallace and Leah Harvey. Phyllis was a loving mother and an outstanding teacher. She helped others to learn, appreciate, and find joy in life. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Shelley Community United Methodist Church, 190 S Holmes Ave. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Buck-Miller-Hann Funeral Home in Idaho Falls.

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When: Saturday, August 6th, 2011
Location: Funeral Home
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