Phyliss Pump was born in Yakima on June 30, 1924. She went home to be with the Lord July 21, 2010. Phyliss grew up in Ellensburg, the daughter of Grace Isabell Dillon and Oliver Dillon. She served her country during World War II in the U.S. Navy stationed at North Island, San Diego. She also worked during war time as a “Rosie the Riveter” at Boeing helping to build the B-17 bomber.

Phyliss loved Jesus and was a faithful member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in SeaTac. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother and teaching her children about the Lord. She lived a true Christian life by example, touching people with her kindness and compassion wherever she went. Phyliss was an avid reader and in her school days was an Honor Society member. She loved her country and was very patriotic. She enjoyed ferry rides on Puget Sound and took delight in escorting tourists who she met on the Metro bus around Seattle.

Phyliss is survived by her four daughters, Suzie Earls (Richard) of Oak Harbor, Maryann Pump of Des Moines, Carol Diaz (Ramon G.) of San Francisco, and Sherry Brookheart (Brian) of Olney, Ill.; her brother, Wallace Dillon of Ellensburg; her sister, Jacquelin Kosoff of Branson West, Mo.; grandson Michael; and two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Jacquez.

A memorial service with Military Honors will be held Saturday, July 31, at 2 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 16919 33rd Ave. So., SeaTac, WA 98188. Memorials may be made to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.

Arrangments were with the assitance of Whidbey Memorial, Oak Harbor. Family and friends can sign the online guest register at www.whidbeymemorial.com.