Phyllis May Brewer

OCTOBER 6, 1928 – OCTOBER 15, 2026

Phyllis M. Brewer, age 98, was born October 6, 1928 in Brush, Morgan County, Colorado. Phyllis lived a full and wonderful life, surrounded by family, special neighbors and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband, Walter of 71 years (married November 5, 1950). Phyllis is also survived by her first and oldest child, Bradford (Marlys).

Additionally, she is survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren: nieces and nephews and extended families. Phyllis is also preceded in death by her second son, Kenneth and her daughter, Patricia.

Phyllis was born to Ernest Frederick Schweikhardt and Hattie (Resich) Schweikhardt. Phyllis had two brothers, Keith and Bob, and a younger sister Rita Hazelton.

Phyllis was born and raised in Brush, Colorado, attending their elementary school through 6th grade. In 1940, she moved to Montrose, Colorado. Phyllis was a member of the Girl Scouts Rainbow Girls Assembly #33. She advanced through chairs to Worthy Advisor. Phyllis attended Colorado A&M (CSU) in 1946/1947. She completed three years of Nurses Training at Childrens Hospital (School of Nursing) and graduated with her RN License in 1950.

On November 5, 1950, Phyllis and her husband to be, Walter S. Brewer, were married at the Base Chapel at Fort Carson. Phyllis and Walt enjoyed driving their 1940 LaSalle and became active members with the Rocky Mountain Cadillac and LaSalle Club where they enjoyed several traveling meetings and long time friendships.

In between her career as an RN, Phyllis was a loving wife, and a caring and dedicated mother to her three children, Brad, Ken and Patti. Phyllis also made time for her arts and crafts, including her calligraphy, participating in bowling leagues for several years and sewing costumes for various school activities. Among other extreme interests were being active with the Denver Broncos by watching them play football every week. Their support came through loud and clear with the use of their Bronco Horn and loud voices.

Phyllis M. Brewer, a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and aunt will be deeply missed, always loved and never forgotten by all of us who knew her.

Rest In Peace Mom.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Advantage Runyan-Stevenson Capitol, 6425 West Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226, US, on November 20, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

A Committal Service will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80236, US, on November 20, 2026, from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm.