Phyllis Ann Alderin

Phyllis Ann Alderin, 84, passed away at her home in Vancouver on February 27th, 2024. Phyllis was born to Walter and Alvina Huston on December 21st, 1939, in Camas, Washington. She had one sister, Garnet. Phyllis grew up in Camas and while at Camas High School she was a member of Girls League, Drill Team, and the Pep Club. Her friends describe her as "filled with laughter" and "always having fun". She had a way of making all those around her happy with her vibrant personality, sharp wit, and sense of humor. Phyllis married, moved to Vancouver, and started a family. Phyllis was a devoted mother who was involved in PTA and Scouts. While her children were young, the family spent many weekends and vacations camping in their small travel trailer and taking Sunday drives in their station wagon. Their adventures also included vacations to Yellowstone and Disneyland. Phyllis spent many years in the hospitality industry where she met her late husband Huey "Whitey" Alderin. Phyllis and Whitey were passionate about gardening and cooking, enjoyed entertaining friends and family and were known for their endless parties and barbecues. They began spending weekends at their second home in Ocean Park, where they later retired and remained until Whitey passed away in 1997. When they weren't entertaining, you could find them at the Moose Lodge where they enjoyed many hours just hanging out with their wealth of friends. Phyllis returned to Vancouver and remained there until her passing. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting afghans for friends and family as well as hats to donate to the homeless. She loved baking and was famous for her delicious cheesecakes and chocolate chip cookies. Phyllis also enjoyed travelling to sunny locations and especially loved taking cruises with her children and friends. Phyllis was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church and a member locally of Messiah Lutheran Church in Vancouver. On September 26, 2009, she found Alcoholics Anonymous where she remained until her passing. She was a beloved member and made many lifelong friendships within the rooms of AA. While it was never a question of being devoted to her children, the arrival of grandchildren changed her life. She loved every single one of them and they brought her an immeasurable amount of pride and joy. You could see it in how she looked at them.Phyllis loved gardening so much that you could barely walk through the patio at her home in Vancouver. It was a sunny, bright spot in her life filled with color. Her last few years were spent at Clearwater Springs Assisted Living. During her time at Clearwater, the one thing you could count on was finding her in front of her TV with a glass of Martinelli's watching the TV Land channel. If given a choice, she would watch "Everybody Loves Raymond" 24 hours a day and did just that in her last weeks. Phyllis was tired and ready to go home. She waited for her children to be with her and passed away peacefully with them by her side. Her presence here on Earth will truly be missed. Phyllis is survived by her children Randy Haskins and his wife Debbie, Kori York, Danette Sellman and her husband Greg and Anthony Alderin and his wife Danielle. She leaves behind 5 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents "Dearie and Pa", her husband "Whitey", her sister Garnet Chamberlain, her son Scott Haskins, and 2 grandchildren, Joshua and Brittany.

Phyllis Ann Alderin

December 21, 1939 - February 27, 2024