It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis Miller onSeptember 2nd. Phyllis succumbed to squamous cell carcinoma cancer between the esophagus and the stomach. She was 85 years old. Phyllis and her husband, Jerry, moved into Whidbey Green in 2012 renting a house before buying a house right next door the following year. They have been married for 44 years. Phyllis was a flight attendant for Western Airlines from 1977 until 1997. She was also an author of note, first writing a book of stories and poems about her family including six siblings growing up very poor in Missouri, called “Precious Memories ,” and later penning a novel called, “Abby, Rags & Me. ” At her request, she was cremated and buried at sea between Coupeville and Port Townsend in a ceremony from the stern of the Washington State Ferry, Salish, on September 21st . We will miss seeing her taking her walks around the neighborhood with her dog, Darby.