Phylis R. White

Phylis Roberta Eggleton White, born June 1, 1924, in upstate New York, was the middle child of Frank and Gladys Eggleton. Her older brother Reginald predeceased Phylis, and her younger brother Dick lives in Arizona. Phylis was predeceased by her husband Dr. Burne “Bud” White, a local dentist. Phylis and Bud raised their five children Nancy Paul, Dr. William White (Dr. Suzanne White), Jane White (Nancy Grott), Carolyn Hillebrand (Tim), and Dr. Suzanne Knight (Eddie Shipman) in Ann Arbor. They adored their grandchildren David (Leah) and Laura Paul, Dr. J.T. Knight, Allie and Nadia White, and great grandchildren Becca, Eva, Alexa, and Wyatt Paul. Phylis was also “mom” to many nieces and nephews, as well as several University of Michigan (UofM) students. A life-long resident of Ann Arbor, Phylis earned a bachelor’s from the UofM, majoring in Biology. Phylis and Bud met at the UofM Biological Station and lived a full life with the dental practice, travel adventures, time with friends and family, and snow birding in Florida and at Hilton Head. They Hailed to the Victors at many UofM basketball and football games. As an active member of the First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor, Phylis was very involved with her church community and gardens. She had a gift for gardening that transformed many yards, gardens, and the extension at the dental office. Phylis also loved creating flower arrangements that she shared generously with patients at Arbor Hospice, friends, and family. After Bud’s death, she lived at Glacier Hills where she enjoyed many wonderful friends and staff. At the beginning of COVID, Suzanne and Eddie’s home in Ann Arbor became Phylis’ new home. There she helped design her “garden room” addition and the beautiful gardens outside her windows. Phylis always had a kind word and extended support and thoughtfulness to others. As Bud would say, she “lived with no regrets”. Phylis was a remarkable woman who showed all of us how to be gracious, hospitable, strong, engaged, and grateful for the beauty of our world. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Ann Arbor, 517 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, with Revs. Paul and Stacey Duke, officiating. Following the service, a reception will be held across the street at the Graduate Hotel and will begin at 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor or to a charity of your choice. To leave a memory you have of Phylis, to sign her guestbook or for directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Phylis R. White

June 1, 1924 - August 14, 2022