The family of Phyllis Lorraine Austman wishes to announce her peaceful passing at home, surrounded by family.

She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Theresa; her brother, Stanley; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She leaves to mourn her sister-in-law, Lorine Austman; her niece, Vickie Miller; her children, Dustin and Stephanie (Travis Runn); her nephew, Jeffrey Austman (Marlene), and their children, Jeffrey Joseph (JJ) (Lyndsay); her niece, Christine (Michael McKechnie); her great-great-nieces, Madyson and Taya Runn; her great-great-nephew, Austin McKechnie; as well as many cousins, whom she was very close to, and many good friends.

She was the matriarch of our family and gave her whole life to helping others. She accomplished many things in her lifetime, including being a stewardess for 12 years, where she met Maurice “Rocket” Richard, Bobby Orr, Colonel Sanders, and several others. She was a full-time nurse up until she was 80 years old, which included retiring three times from nursing and returning to school to earn her degree in nursing, as well as in education. She also taught the nursing assistant program, then nursed up North for several years in different communities.

She was a kind, caring person and would help anyone in need. One of her highlights was meeting Snoop Dogg by winning a C95 radio contest when she was 91, and she loved her nickname, Aunt Phyzzle.

Her funeral will be held at Saskatoon Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on May 21, 2026. Interment will take place at Kenaston Cemetery.

Donations in Phyllis's memory can be made to the Kenaston Cemetery Fund or to a charity of your choice.