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WARREN — Phyllis E. (Dobyns), 92; born Oct. 9, 1927, Wenatchee, Washington; died July 8, 2020, Yakima, Washington. Surviving: daughter, Janice Garvin, Vancouver, Washington; son-in-law, Dick Manson, Yakima; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Harold and Sue Beebe, Moses Lake, Washington; Archie and Vangie Beebe, Moses Lake, Washington; stepdaughters, Connie Goltz, Alberta, Canada; Kathy Schieb, Rathdrum, Idaho; 4 grandchildren, Lisa and husband, Josh Hoch, Portland, Oregon; Christa Garvin, Vancouver, Washington; Rob and wife, Carly Garvin, Vancouver, Washington; Nicole and husband, Dave VanEaton, Yakima; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Phyllis E. Warren, 92, died peacefully on July 8, 2020, at Cottage in the Meadow, Yakima, Washington. She was born Oct. 9, 1927 in Wenatchee, Washington, the daughter of Bert and Myrtle Dobyns. Phyllis graduated from Wenatchee High School and married Dale Burnham. They had three children, Larry, Janice and Carol. 

Phyllis continued her education and became a laboratory technician, working at Memorial Hospital and Wapato Medical Clinic. Phyllis married Ralph Warren in 1979. They resided in Ukiah, California; Zillah, Washington; and then Yakima, Washington. She was a resident at Englewood Heights Assisted Living for the past seven years. Phyllis was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She served as church clerk for the Zillah Church for many years. Phyllis loved animals, especially cats, and also their mini farm in Zillah with a garden and fruit trees. She also enjoyed baking for family and friends.

Phyllis was preceded in death by husband, Ralph Warren, son, Larry Burnham, daughter, Carol Manson, and stepdaughter, Karen Brockriede.