Gloria Jean (Webster) Phister

Gloria Jean (Webster) Phister, passed away on March 8, 2021, peacefully in her home after a valiant battle with breast cancer. She was born in Cedar City, UT, on Oct. 16, 1942, to Elvin Francis and Venetta (Hunt) Webster. She married her sweetheart Everett Milton Phister of Salt Lake City, UT, on June 19, 1965. They were sealed for time and all eternity on June 10, 1966, in the Logan Utah Temple. Together they had 11 children and over 130 grandchildren and great-grandchildren with several on the way. Gloria was very active in her community giving of her time and service to others. She always had a way of finding those in need and never hesitated to help others. She loved to sew, quilt and bake and sharing those talents with all who were in need. She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many leadership positions, including; Relief Society, Young Womens and Scouting in which she completed the woodbadge course and earned her Silver Beaver award. She served with her husband in the Billings Montana Temple and later they served full time in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Mission. She was very musically talented and enjoyed singing and playing bass in several country and rock bands. She always said she was a “little bit country and a little bit rock-n-roll”. She had a voice like an angel and family and friends loved listening to her sing and share her talents. Being a mother was her greatest reward! She was also a devoted wife, and grandmother. She loved her family unconditionally and she always made time to play games and enjoyed having them close around her (and the grandkids loved that about her). We love you so much mom and we will miss you. Until we meet again! She is survived by her: husband, Everett Milton Phister; children, Danny (Gaylene) Phister, Alan (Deanna) Phister, Lori (Kevin) Park, Sharon (Terry) Poulton, Diane (Eric) Allen, Rory (Rebecca) Phister, Scott (Grace) Phister, Donna (Tony) Hoyt, Paula (Tod) Pettus, Lynette (Doug) Petersen, and Gary (Heather) Phister; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; brother Kenny Webster; sister Patsy Ruesch; and Sister Debra (Richard) Morrill. She was preceded in death by her: parents Elvin Francis and Venetta (Hunt) Webster; brother Deward Webster; brother-in-law Andy Reusch; and grandchildren Lucas, Cassandra and Tate Pettus. The family would like to thank Applegate Hospice (especially Katie), Advantage Home Medical, her Physicians and Serenity Funeral Home for their excellent care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bloomington Hills 3rd Ward LDS Chapel, 1222 E. Brigham Rd. St. George, UT. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Tonaquint Cemetery. Funeral service will be live streamed via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/95085982752?pwd=a2NTZ1Nwc0Vkd3Nvd3pwbXZNNEYxdz09 Meeting ID: 950 8598 2752 Passcode: 166661 Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. Funeral arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 986-9100.

Gloria Jean (Webster) Phister

October 16, 1942 - March 8, 2021