Phyllis was born October 23, 1922 in Norfolk, Virginia, to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Hudgins. She lived there until her marriage to her beloved husband of 73 years, Paul N. Bacalis.
Phyllis and Paul enjoyed military lifestyle for 32 years, as he was a career Air Force officer. During their career, they traveled extensively and enjoyed many exciting adventures worldwide. She mentioned on several occasions that she enjoyed every day of her life and “would not change a minute of it.’”
Mrs. Bacalis was a very loving and generous person to all. She supported several charities including Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care and The Human Society.
She especially enjoyed her large family, which includes 2 sons, 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Bacalis was preceded in death by her husband Major General Paul N. Bacalis, USAF (Ret), and is survived by sons Paul H. Bacalis and Perry L. Bacalis and their families.
A celebration of her life will be held on November 8, 2019 at one o’clock in the afternoon at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 18320 Furrow Road, Monument, CO 80132. A brief reception will be held immediately following the celebration at the Woodmoor Country Club, 18945 Pebble Beach Way, Monument, CO 80132.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in her name to Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
