Phyllis Jean Shavlik joined our Lord on August 15, 2018.
Phyllis was born February 26, 1939, to Elmer Laurits Peter and Ingrid (Beck) Bondo, children of Danish immigrants. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Boomer Township, Neola, IA, where her great-grandparents were charter members. She grew up on the family farm near Underwood, IA, attending a one-room country school, Hazel Dell #1, through 8th grade; graduating from Underwood High School in 1957. She graduated from Dana College, Blair, NE in 1961 with a degree in business, then worked in Omaha where she met Milo Louis Shavlik.
They were married May 30, 1964, and lived in Scottsbluff where Erica, Dan and Rebecca were born. They moved to North Platte in 1970, where Deborah and Andrea were born. Phyllis was active in First Ev. Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School & Vacation Bible School; was church secretary 26 years, secretary of the Women’s organization and chairman of her circle, participated in Bible studies and Prime Timers. She held offices in Washington PTA and North Platte PTA Council. She volunteered for the Lincoln County Historical Museum, serving on the board and as secretary. The best times were with family, and they would travel to visit children each time they moved: Arizona, Denver, Indiana, Virginia, San Diego, Dallas, New York City, New Orleans and Sardinia. Phyllis sewed hundreds of quilts and baby jackets for Lutheran World Relief, and a few Barbie fashions for her granddaughters. She enjoyed her garden and prepared meals from vegetables she grew, collecting many recipes for zucchini. She loved to make pies, and always had homemade cookies to share. They enjoyed hosting youth from Up With People and other traveling groups.
Phyllis was preceded in death by parents; and brother, Paul Bondo.
Surviving family: husband, Milo; daughter Erica (Justin) Zabor, Emily & Jacob of Colorado Springs; son Dan (Traci) Shavlik of North Platte and their children Devon (Kyle) Shrum, Molly and Cory Morrison, Sadie, and grandson Kyler; daughter Becky (Tommy) Kelsey of North Platte and their children Monique, Matthew, and Mason Shavlik, Benjamin and Brady Kelsey and their grandchildren Elliott and Dylann; daughters Deborah Shavlik of New Orleans, LA; and Andi (Matt) Polzkill of Denver, CO; sister, Elaine Hoyer of Blair, NE; sister-in-law Gail (Ron) Bondo-Reschly of South Bend, IN; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Lincoln County Historical Museum, the Episcopal Church of Our Savior or the Callahan Cancer Center. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday August 25, 2018 at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior with Reverend Jeffrey Nelson officiating. Inurnment of ashes will be at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Neola, IA at a later date. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday August 24, 2018 with Family Receiving Friends from 5:00 until 7:00 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.