Elizabeth Jane Utter Phares
Elizabeth Jane Utter Phares, born September 4, 1921 in Westboro, Missouri, died peacefully on December 12, 2013 at the John Knox Village Care Facility in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Her husband of 65 years, William Forest Phares Jr., preceded her in death earlier this year.
She is survived by her two loving sons, Joseph Curtis Phares of Kansas City, Missouri, and Will Forest Phares of Phoenix, Arizona, who cherish her memory always.
Cremation will be performed and the ashes interred at the National Cemetery in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas.
Thank you for letting me be a small part of Betty’s life. She had a contagious smile and giggle that would light up the whole room. I will miss her very much. My thoughts are with you both.
YOUR MOM AND DAD WERE LOVELY PEOPLE. I AM GLAD THAT CHARLIE AND I GOT TO KNOW THEM IF ONLY FOR A BRIEF TIME.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. OUR HOPE IS THAT THE FOND MEMORIES THAT YOU HAVE OF YOUR FOLKS WILL BE WITH YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.