Helene M. SCHOONMAKER

Female 1929 - 2022  (92 years)


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  • Name Helene M. SCHOONMAKER  [1
    • Helene M Phillips (nee Schoonmaker), was called to rest on June 10, 2022.
      She was born on September 14, 1929, to parents Russell J. and Amalia Muller Schoonmaker from Port Jervis, NY.

      She married the love of her life, Alvord Phillips Jr. on February 11th, 1947, and was blessed with a large loving family.

      She is survived by her son Russell Phillips and his wife Kathy, her daughters Laurie Phillips and Helayne Phillips, and her daughter-in-law Kathleen Phillips. Helene was blessed with twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Helene was preceded in death by her husband Alvord Phillips Jr. and her son Gary Phillips, as well as her daughter Jacquelyn Savannah.
      Helene is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends that she considered family. Helene's family was her greatest treasure. She was a very proud mother and grandmother.

      She was an active member of the Democratic Party. She was also a member of the Drew Methodist church choir, the Tri-state Community chorus, and the local chapter of the Knit Wits knitting group. Her love of music led to her many performances with the Presby Players, of which she was also a board member. Helene loved to sing and would always have a song in her heart for whoever needed to hear one. Helene's presence with her family and friends will be greatly missed. Although we know what a wonderful reunion in heaven she is having with her loving parents, her dear husband Al, whom she has missed very much, and her two children who left this earth too soon.

      Celebrate Helene's life with us at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E Main St. Port Jervis, NY 12771, on Wednesday, June 15th., Visitation will be from 1 to 3:00 PM with services starting at 3:00PM

      Posted on Find A Grave created by: jschoch [1]
    Birth 14 Sep 1929  Port Jervis, Orange Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Census 1950  Living with husband in Port Jervis, Orange Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Death 10 Jun 2022  [1
    Burial Sparrowbush Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, Orange Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I747  Main Tree
    Last Modified 27 Jun 2023 

    Family Alvord PHILLIPS, Jr.,   b. 6 Jun 1925, Greenville, Orange Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Jun 2008 (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage 11 Feb 1947  [1
    Children 
     1. Gary PHILLIPS
    Family ID F734  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 27 Jun 2023 

  • Sources 
    1. [S02329] Find A Grave Website.

    2. [S44] 1950 Census Port Jervis, Orange County, New York.