Phyllis Knudson

January 14, 1936 – April 25, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Phyllis Knudson announce her passing on April 25, 2018 after an extended illness. For those who knew Phyllis, please join us in our thoughts of her now dancing freely, tending her gardens, and offering kindness and wisdom to all who surround her. As a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Stephen Knudson, by her daughters Jennifer Graman and Rachel Berry, son-in-law David Berry, and by her grandchildren Sara Meyer, Wesley Meyer, Ethan Berry and Cole Berry. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Mildred and Cliff Steinbarger, and by her father John Lang. Phyllis also leaves behind dear friends, and a countless number of lives she touched and left better by her presence. Phyllis was an avid gardener, a passionate ballet dancer, and a frequent adopter of stray cats. After graduating from Ohio State University, she worked as an English and Spanish teacher, and later, after completing a graduate degree at Wright State University, as a High School Guidance Counselor at Greeneview Schools (Jamestown, Ohio). She was also a founding member and long-time board member of the Dayton Jungian Association. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, July 8 from noon – 2:00 pm at Cox Arboretum Fifth Third Conference Room, 6733 N Springboro Pike Dayton, Ohio 45449. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the following: Cox Arboretum Foundation Development Department 6733 Springboro Pike Dayton, Ohio 45449, Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices and Hospice Otterbein Homes, Charitable Gift Planning 580 N State Road 741 Lebanon, Ohio 45036 or Humane Society of Greater Dayton 1661 Nicholas Road Dayton, Ohio 45417. TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-FAR HILLS CHAPEL in care of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.