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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Community 7 WEDNESDAY APRIL 14, 2004 American Legion Auxiliary honors Phyllis Stewart as Woman of the Year Phyllis Stewart was honored as Woman of the Year at the April 7 meeting of American Legion Auxiliary A. Clair Ford Unit 69. Phyllis has held many offices in the Auxiliary and is presently serving as Chaplain of our unit. She has always been an avid supporter of our aims and pur- any church, community or ser- vice organization because she dearly loves to be helpful and supportive of others. She has spent many years with the Ladies Literary League, Jayceettes, Boy Scouts, Relief Society, the Ham Radio Club, DUP, the Kane County Hospital Board, the Kanab Variety Arts Council and Friends of the Liposes. Both of her girls attended Girls brary Board. She has been a member of the State; Georgia in 1967 and Joelynn in 1970. Her daughter-in-laLaurie, attended in 1983. Phyllis was surprised by the award and by the unexpected attendance of her daughters Georgia Hobush and Joelynn Mash from the Salt Lake area, along with her daughter-in-law, w Laurie Stewart, her niece Michelle Aulger, and her sister, Vaydes Brueck. A pin, a bouquet of roses and certificate of award were presented. Georgia read 50-ye- ar the tribute written by her and Joelynn. Phyllis Johnson Stewart 2004 Woman of the Year Written by Georgia Stewart Hobush and Joelynn Stewart Mash Johnson Stewart, who Phyllis lived outside of Kanab only long enough to attend two years of college at what is now Southern Utah University, is a advertising agency for Kanab and Southern Utah. Herfriendly smile and her willingness to engage in a conversation at the drop of a hat have served her well in her long term career as the front desk person at the world famous Parry Lodge and in her stint as drug store clerk extraordinaire. She never passes up an opportunity to enlighten visitors about the amazing wonders of Gods country in which she has chosen to live her life. She was once overheard to say to a visitor, Yes, you have to see both Zion and Bryce Canyons. They are totally different. Thats why they are two separate parks. You have to look up in Zion and you look down in Bryce and theyre not the same. Anyone who thinks of Phyllis, thinks of her as warm, friendly, willing to chat, trade a joke or a smart remark, always upbeat and positive in attitude. She is forever volunteering to take on any assignment or position in one-wom- an American Legion Auxiliary for over 50 years and held every office .at least once with the exception of President. Phyllis is forever patriotic, supporting the Legion by selling poppies, or working countless hours to upgrade the cemetery. She proudly sent both daughters to Giris State to instill in us the same sense of pride in our country as she feels. She continues to pass this pride on to her grandchildren as well. She was a member of the Kanab Womens Civic Club. She served in every office and was chosen as club woman of the year twice, and was nominated for state club woman once. She attended State conventions for many years. She spent hours spinning cones round the cotton candy machine at county fairs and community holiday celebrations. She was integral in producing the Kanab Centennial Plate; and in the gazebo and the flag projects at the Kanab City Cemetery. In addition to her career of service, she was married to dad for 55 years and raised four children, two girls and two boys. She is now the proud progenitor of seven grandchildren and four Her family comes first of all and is the most important to her. She loves being with them and doing things with them. Phyllis loves the fishing trips in the summer, hiking, picnicking, and having everyone at the cabin in Alton. She has always supported her children in church and school activities, attending great-grandchildre- n. every event from baptisms to college graduations in northern Utah. She is always available for babysitting grandchildren here in town and even traveled to Salt Lake on several occa- sions to babysit grandchildren there. Her family knows she is always there for them no matter what the need. Phyllis is the fourth in a family of four girls and has one younger brother. As the youngest girl, she inherited all her clothing and never owned a new dress until she was grown. As a child, she spent summers on the family ranch in Johnson Canyon, where she helped her father herd cows. She remembers having one of his famous sour dough biscuits in her pocket at all times and partaking of the delicious cold well water. During the Depression, she said she never realized they were poor because there was always enough to eat as they raised chickens and beef and grew their own vegetables and fruit. She was active throughout high school as president of the Girls Club, member of the Pep Club, cheerleader, and participated in drama, chorus and other clubs. During the war years as a teenager, she remembers the scarcity of nylon stockings and gas. It was a treat to go somewhere as a group in a car, because very few people owned cars and gas was rationed. In college she loved her modem dance classes and early childhood development courses. g As a resident of never felt conKanab, Phyllis fined living in a small town. There are always friends and neighbors to talk to, a good book to read, social events to attend and dirt roads to explore. She and dad spend many hours traversing the region in four wheel drive or backing down many a track when they didnt have four wheel drive. She is always ready to jump into an SUV and bump along a dirt back road, willing to stop and check out whatever is lying about on the ground. She likes bird watching, taking pictures, reading, planting flowers and red potatoes and traveling. She has been cross country to the East coast, to four Canadian Provinces and various Mexican destinations. She took one river trip down the Green, and wants to run the Colorado and take a ride in a hot air balloon. Shes not through traveling yet. Never one to turn down a request, Phyllis puts her heart and j ' ' - nflf - ' i . IV i Phyllis Stewart was presented with a 50 year pin , a bouquet of roses and a certificate of award for being named the AL Auxiliary Woman of the Year. soul into every assignment from, munity knows that if they want helping with funerals to man- - something done, they put it in ning the hot dog stand. Her com- - Phylliss capable hands. presents the life-lon- ns Appearing Wasgtes Mid-Apr- il thru Mid-Decemb- er Mi ' 1; i . Opening Night Premier fridag, April 16 at S p.m. Help welcome the Wranglers as they move their show to Kanab! free refreshments after the show! Reservations Suggested 644-235- 0 Ask for the "Locals" Discount y a ix 'Xxxsr-rr-i r. |