Rita enjoyed her career as a Dental Assistant for over 20 years and was well respected in the dental community. She was an active member of Cedar Creek Church of Christ. She loved to do crafts and was an animal lover. Her dog, Whiskers, was her faithful companion for many years. Rita and her husband, Tom, enjoyed traveling, especially trips to The Smokey Mountains. Rita is survived by her husband of 22 years, Tom Phillips; children, Rick (Liz) Malmstrom, and Diana (Joey Key) Malmstrom; grandchildren, Jake (Sarah) Malmstrom, and Zach Malmstrom; step-children, Matthew Phillips, Tina (Jeff) McIntosh, Angie (Todd) Freiburger, and Derek (Olivia) Phillips; step-grandchildren, Matthew Paul Phillips, Samantha Phillips, Maia McIntosh, Web McIntosh, Georgia McIntosh, Jesse Freiburger, Jerred Freiburger, Trey Freiburger, Cecelia Phillips, and Violet Phillips; brothers, Steve (Mary) Hanna, and Dave (Kaye) Hanna; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and great nephews and nieces.
A Memorial Service for Rita is being held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Cedar Creek Church of Christ (12606 Leo Road, Fort Wayne), with calling beginning at 10am, one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions in Rita's honor may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Rita's family may be shared online by visiting www.hockemeyermillerfh.com.
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