Phyllis Ann Stewart-Hope

Phyllis Stewart-Hope (Ruehlman), age 83, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on November 16, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Phyllis is survived by her loving family, including her devoted husband of 39 years, Jim Hope. She is also remembered by her children, Dale Stewart and Cindy Worobec, as well as her cherished granddaughter, Emma Stewart.

Phyllis graduated from Archbishop McNicholas High School in 1957. She completed the Mercy Hospital Nursing Program in 1960 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1999.

Throughout Phyllis’ lifelong healthcare career, she was a Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist and Administrator. Phyllis founded the Occupational Medicine department at St. Vincent Health Services. Phyllis established the first Ambulatory Center of Free for Service medicine in Warsaw, Poland.

Phyllis dedicated her life to selfless service. She volunteered with the Red Cross for disaster relief, worked with Sociedad de los Amigos in Honduras, co-founded "Friends of Honduran Children, Inc.," and actively supported St. Vincent De Paul Society, the Just Faith Community, and served as a Eucharist Minister for many years. Phyllis also established Indiana's first Pro Life Nurse Group. Her impact through kindness and service resonates profoundly.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Parish at Geist (10350 Glaser Way) at 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 2, 2023 with calling at the church beginning at 11:00 AM. All are welcome to attend. She will be laid to rest at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Indianapolis, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts to honor Phyllis’ memory go to Love of Labs, Indiana (LOLIN, INC.), 8063 Madison Ave., #235, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 ( https://lolin.org/ ).

Leppert Mortuary – Nora chapel assisting with arrangements. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.leppertmortuary.com.

A few of Phyllis’ final thoughts…..

I have been so very Blessed and have lived a very full and fulfilling life.

My parents gave me my wings to fly and to be what I could be, and I thank them for their trust in me.

My children have been my greatest joy (and sometimes heartache), along with my very beautiful Granddaughter. You are a very special young lady. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life. My children’s partners who have been a blessing and support to my children and to me.

My two wonderful Jim’s and all the joy they have brought me along with some awesome adventures; moving out of state as a young mother to an unknown future, being well cared for, traveling to Poland to work with the support of Jim, taking a sabbatical for a year and traveling the country, our many trips in Europe and South America and Denmark, making new friends at Britton Falls while keeping the old Friends.

I am so Blessed to be the channel through which God choose to work on so many projects. I was his hands, He, the Creator, Builder, and Healer.

I will miss you all, but so very happy to be going to my final home. No more moves!