Phyllis Ann Morris, age 83, of Sac City, IA, passed away at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll, IA on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Phyllis was born on January 24, 1932, the daughter of Carl A. and Matilda (Karstens) Polzien in Wall Lake, IA. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Wall Lake.
She grew up in Wall Lake and Lake View and graduated from Lake View High School. She continued her studies at the Commercial Extension Business School in Omaha.
On May 5, 1962, Phyllis was united in marriage to Maurice Morris in Houston, TX.
Phyllis worked in telecommunications for US West Communications for many years, retiring in 1992. She enjoyed her church family and working with others at church, playing cards and volunteer work. Her nieces and nephew were an important part of her life and she cherished spending time with family.
Survivors include her beloved nieces: Paula (Randy) Werner of Sac City, Deb (Chris) Palen of Sioux Falls, Pat (John) Worthey of Seattle, WA, Laurie (Todd) Hansen of Denison, IA, Teri (Todd) Luckow of Sac City and Julie (Mike) Brady of Oklahoma; nephew Jeff (Cathy) Polzien of Oklahoma; brother-in-law Paul Meyer of Sac City; sister-in-law Dora Polzien of Oklahoma; many great nieces and nephews; as well as great-great nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; husband Maurice Morris on October 11, 1965; sister Iris Meyer, brothers: LaVern and Marvin Polzien; and sister-in-law Shirley Polzien.