Phyllis May

Potter

Potter
Phyllis M.

Phyllis M. Potter, age 91 passed away on December 12, 2011 surrounded by her devoted husband John and her loving children John Jr. and Carolyn. She was born in Toledo to Ralph and Olive Bihn. She graduated from Waite High School, attended Oberlin College and graduated from the University of Michigan. She was a charter member of the Toledo Bar Association Auxiliary and later served as President. She became an active member of its Investment club and Gourmet Cooking group. She co-chaired the George H. W. Bush campaign for President in Lucas County and had several opportunities to meet Presidents of the United States including dancing with L.B. Johnson at the White House. Also, she was an accomplished pianist. Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family.
Phyllis is survived by her devoted husband, John ; children John (Sue) Potter, Carolyn (Norm) Hoyt; grandchildren Laura (Matt) Stone, Matt (Katie) Potter, Lindsay (Mike) Guzaski, Megan (Brad) Smith, TJ and Peter Heintschel; and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn.
Visitation will be Friday from 3 – 7 PM at the Foth – Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave. and immediately preceding the service to be held at Epworth United Methodist Church at 11 AM on Saturday December 17th. A luncheon will follow the service at the church. A private burial will follow.
The family would like to extend a special heartfelt thanks to Dr. Donald Hickey, Dr. Howard Schecht, the staff at Swan Creek Retirement Village, the Toledo Hospital and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for the wonderful care of Phyllis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave. Ste. B, Toledo, OH 43615 in memory of her daughter Kathryn or to the charity of the donor's choice.