Ruth Geneva (Sell) Phelps, 97, of Prescott, AZ, passed away at the Marley House Hospice in Prescott on Dec. 27, 2012 after suffering a stroke on Dec. 25th. She was born March 27, 1915 in Silver City, IA to Lowell & Ruth Sell and was the second oldest of eight children.
Geneva married Walter Phelps on Feb. 20, 1935 & resided on a farm southeast of Glenwood. They retired & moved to Prescott, AZ in 1979. Geneva was an active homemaker involved in her community & church. Geneva & Walter enjoyed traveling together. She also did crafts, sewing projects & numerous other hobbies throughout her life. Walter preceded Geneva in death in 2007. They had shared a long & wonderful 72 years together.
Also preceding Geneva in death were her parents, sister, Maxine Roenfeldt & husband Bernard, brothers; Ercell Sell & wife Deltha, Dale Sell & wife Delores, Duane Sell & wife Ruth, Vern Sell & sister-in-law, Betty Sell. Survivors include two daughters, Jane DeLashmutt of Prescott, AZ; Judy & husband Tom DeLashmutt of Geddes, SD; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers; Ed Sell of Malvern, IA; Floyd Sell & wife Mary of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law, Helen Sell of Tabor, IA; numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hillsdale United Methodist Church in rural Glenwood at a later date for both Walter & Geneva Phelps.
Memorials may be made to the Hillsdale United Methodist Church.
Visitation:Thursday, January 10, 2013
12:00 PM
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Service:Thursday, January 10, 2013
12:00 PM
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Jane and Judy, I remember your mom and dad fondly when I was growing up in Hillsdale. They were such a lovely and friendly couple. I am reminded of a picture of your parents and mine out for an evening of dancing in Omaha. Wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Walter, Geneva, and girls were special neighbors and friends. Jane, her cousin, Jim Sell, and I made up our entire class at “Little Brick” country school and we remained close through graduation from Glenwood High. Judy & Jane played guitars and sang together at our “Hi, Neighbor Club”. Some years later Walter & Geneva flew their plane to one of our Rockwell City Fly-In Breakfasts and we enjoyed the surprise visit. The girls have that special attractive smile that both parents had. Our thoughts and memories go out to Judy & Jane and their families.
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