Phyllis Jean Montour

Phyllis Jean Montour, 76, of Grimes, passed away on June 18, 2024.

Phyllis was born Sept. 16 1947 to Donald and Joyce Hinman Montour in Postville. She received her education at MFL and graduated in 1965. She married Thomas Rocksvold Jan. 30, 1966. To this marriage two children were born Tiffany and Erik. They later divorced in 1974.

Phyllis attended Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, where she studied to be a computer programmer. She moved to Grimes and worked at the Financial Information Trust.

Phyllis love growing up on a farm in rural Clayton County. She had a passion for horses and especially loved her pony, Prince. Later in life Phyllis spent many years compiling a genealogical history of her family. Whenever we would have a family reunion Phyllis would be the organizer of those events.

Phyllis was a loving and caring person and devoted to her family and friends.

She is survived by her mother, Joyce Montour, brother Gregory Montour, children Tiffany (John) Petermeier and Erik Rocksvold, grandchildren Jake (Cinda) Petermeier, Dan (Ashley) Petermeier, Great Grandchildren Rebecca and Colton.

She was preceded in death by her father Donald Montour, infant brother Douglas Montour.

Phyllis will be cremated and there will be a family service for her at the city cemetery in Monona Iowa.