Phyllis Pickarts

Phyllis Pickarts

April 30, 1936 - January 09, 2022

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Madison – Phyllis R. Pickarts, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was born on April 30, 1936, in Madison, Wisconsin and was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne A. Pickarts, (married for 63 years), and her parents, Harvey and Frieda (Groth) Waddell.

Phyllis graduated from Madison West High School in 1955. She then graduated from Beloit College after majoring in Education. She taught in the Madison Metropolitan School District for 38 years. She was a member of an educational sorority, ADK IOTA, President of the Elks Ladies Auxiliary, and the Red Hats. She also enjoyed fixing American Girl dolls for the Children’s Museum and spending time with her quilting group. Phyllis loved to camp. She enjoyed going up North to their place at Lake Arrowhead. Phyllis loved spending time with her friends. She especially loved her family and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. She enjoyed watching her son coach his High School varsity volleyball and basketball games.

Phyllis is survived by her brother Tom (Voreata) Waddell; sister Bette Squier; children, Pam (Kerry) Kluever, Cindy (Doug) Frank, and Doug (Tammy) Pickarts; grandchildren, Kaela and Kelsey Kluever, Kyle and Mitchell (Johnna) Frank, Trey (fiancée Amber Inman), Trent (fiancée Kelsey Felicijan), Teegan and Taryn Pickarts; and great grandchild, Thea Frank; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11a.m on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd, Madison. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N Sherman Ave, Madison, from 5pm until 8pm and again on Thursday at the church from 10am until 11am. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2418 N Sherman Ave

608-249-8257

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SallyJo Peterson
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I just found out that my dear neighbor, Phyllis has passed away. I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful mother and grandmother. The pictures tell the story of a devoted, loving woman who will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathy. SallyJo Peterson and Art Watry.
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Sue Pecotte
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Karen and I would like to send our sincere sympathy to Doug and Pam and the rest of the family. It was so much fun getting to know the family as I taught with Pam and Doug in DeForest and as my girls had Doug for a teacher and as a basketball coach. Peace and comfort during this time and in the days ahead. Our prayers are with all of you.
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Dennis Tande
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I worked at Kennedy Elementary with Phyllis, in fact my room was right next door. What a great neighbor! I always enjoyed her bright smile, energy and enthusiasm. With sympathy, Dennis Tande
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Beth McLimans
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Cindy - I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Thinking of you. ️Beth
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Julie Sherwood
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I feel like I knew your parents, (Pam) grandparents (Kelsey) through the conversations that Pam and I shared during volleyball at LaFollette H.S.Great parents produce really wonderful offspring. I feel lucky to know all of you
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Janet Soucek
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A memory, sitting in the Deforest Gym with Phyllis's daughters and grand daughters watching her son Doug coach the girls basketball team to victory ! To be welcomed warmly and to have a chance to sit with them sharing their family time together and the excitement of the game was priceless I met Phyllis that evening through Pam her daughter who taught my children at Windsor. Phyllis was so friendly, so nice to visit with ,I am so lucky to have met her. What a legacy she and Wayne have made.Pam my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time .

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