Phyllis Marie Culver

Phyllis Marie Gleason Culver 1919 - 2009 Phyllis Marie Gleason Culver, age 90 of Twin Falls, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls. She was born on February 23, 1919 in Garland, Utah the daughter of George and Myrtle Gleason. There were ten children in the family. Phyllis was raised in Garland and attended schools there. Phyllis was selected to be in the First Class of Navy WAVE officers during WWII. She served in Washington, DC and San Francisco, California achieving the rank of lieutenant before being honorably discharged from active duty in 1946. She continued in the Naval Reserve until 1948. After the Navy, she completed her education at the California College of Arts and Crafts where she met and married Lawrence F. Culver, Jr., her husband of 60 years. The couple moved to Twin Falls in 1954 where they have resided ever since. During her years in Twin Falls, Phyllis taught for 5 years in the Twin Falls school district, raised two children, was active in the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and was a campfire leader. She enjoyed playing bridge, doing crossword puzzles, and gardening. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Lawrence F. Culver, Jr., one son, Frederick N. Culver of Boise, one daughter, Anna Marie (Culver) Ritchey of Boise, grandson, Erick Lawrence Culver of Twin Falls, granddaughter, Valerie Delmarie Culver of Filer. She is also survived by two sisters, Myrtle (Gleason) Rock of Morgan, Utah and Ruth (Gleason) Warburton of Tremonton, Utah, one brother, Keller Gleason of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, two sisters and many friends. It was Phyllis' wish to have no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Those wishing to offer condolences or sign the guest book may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.net