Phyllis Jane (Ripatte) McCarthy, 86

Phyllis Jane (Ripatte) McCarthy, 86, passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2018, surrounded by her family, which includes four children, 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Phyllis was born in Lake City, Michigan, in 1932, the youngest of three children. She married Jack McCarthy in 1952 and they had three children, Nancy, Janice and Shannon, in three consecutive years, all born in September. Ten years later, Mary was born, also in September. In 1959, the McCarthy family moved to Somers and Phyllis has lived in the Flathead Valley since then.

Phyllis was a true right-brained artist. She loved gifting her family and friends with original watercolor art. Music was always a big part of her life — singing and playing the piano, directing the church choir, and occasionally performing in musicals.

She was well known for selling jewelry and furniture and picture frames in Kalispell. You may have items in your home sold to you by Phyllis.

No formal services have been planned.

Friends are encouraged to visit the website www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolence for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.