Phyllis Woodruff Stayner, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on September 17, 2024.

She was born on March 7, 1933, in Tremonton Utah to Elmer and Lila Woodruff.  She spent her growing up years working in the fields and the home alongside her sisters and cousins on the family farm in Tremonton.  It was there that she learned the value of hard work, the lessons of the harvest, and where she gained her disdain for milking the cows.

She married Jay Lynn Stayner, in the Logan LDS temple on March 19, 1954.  For over 70 years they have shown true love and dedication to each other and are a pure example of companionship.

Phyllis was happy to have the role of wife and that of mother to 6 children and consistently showed love and performed acts of selfless service to her family as well as many friends and neighbors.

She loved being a homemaker and she will be fondly remembered for sharing her delicious meals with her family and friends, especially her Navajo tacos, cinnamon rolls, and raisin bread.

Serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with her companion, Elder Stayner, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and serving as an ordinance worker in the Logan LDS temple for 9 years was a highlight of her later life.

She loved welcoming people in her home and always made sure they were well-fed and comfortable.  She had a grateful and giving heart and expressed gratitude to others and her Heavenly Father daily. The family would like to send out heartfelt thanks to the heros of “Hand of Hope Hospice” who extended tender love and expert care to Phyllis. 

Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Lynn, a sister Charlene Hill, 4 sons and 2 daughters and their spouses:  Jay and Teri Stayner, Sheree and Brent Jones, Steven and Jackie Stayner, Nancy and Mark Hatch, Jerry and Kelly Stayner and David and Allison Stayner.  Her 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren will remember her as a fun Grandma who made them laugh.

Funeral Services will be at the Malad Stake Chapel on Saturday, September 28, at 1:00 p.m. A viewing will be held prior to the service at the Horsley Funeral Home from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

In Phyllis’ honor, the family would like to ask that in lieu of flowers, you perform and act of service for someone in need.