Phyllis Mast
Phyllis Mast, age 54, of 2321 Mary Lane, Quincy, died on Monday, August 10, 2015 in her home. She was born on February 27, 1961 in Quincy, a daughter of Leo & Irene (Vogelpohl) Mast.
Phyllis received her Masters in social work from George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University. She was a licensed clinical social worker and practiced psychotherapy in both the Quincy and St. Louis areas. Phyllis was also an Educational Surrogate Parent for children who resided in residential treatment facilities to assure their educational needs were being met. She was an Ordained Minister and assisted couples in starting their lives together.
Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and loved her dogs, Rudy & Willie. Phyllis enjoyed gathering with friends from her high school class, reading, photography, and reading and researching history. Phyllis was in the process of doing research to write a book about her ancestry. Phyllis’s true passion was helping others which she did through her career as a therapist, as well as taking care of her family, friends and others in the community. She was also a member of the Quincy Historical Society.
She is survived by two brothers, Don Mast and his wife Jo Anne of Decatur, IL and Norbert Mast and his wife Chris of Payson; a sister, Sylvia Jennings and her husband Michael of Quincy; an aunt, Florence Ehrhardt of Quincy; and an uncle, Paul (Joan) Mast of Quincy; nieces and nephews, Matthew (Erin Stehl) Jennings; Angie (Cliff) Wainman; Ann (Chad) Peterson; John (Diana) Mast; Aaron (Jennifer) Mast; Nathan (Vinita) Mast all of Quincy; Diana Patterson of Morton, IL; Brian Mast of Wisconsin, and Eric Mast of Decatur, IL and numerous great nephews and nieces also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, several aunts and uncles, and a niece Abigail Peterson.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August 14, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Home for Life Dog Rescue organization.
Our Deepest Sympathy to the entire family. Phyllis was a very sweet person. Our prayers are with you all. (QND 79)
Remembering Phyllis from TEC and minitecs. she was fun to be with. looks like she grew to give much to others. such a young life. my prayers are with you who are grieving her. God Bless you, Sandy
Phyllis was a great person. She was my counselor a few years ago for a short time. Even when she would see me out and about she would say hello. She had a very caring heart and I always enjoyed speaking with her. May she rest in peace and watch over us all. My condolences are with her family and friends. She was a very sweet lady but I have always heard that He only takes the best. Much love Phyllis!! Love you always!
You will be greatly missed, dear friend. Prayers to your family.
My thoughts are prayers are with the family at this time. Phyllis was a very special person and will be missed by so many.
I miss you, you were a good kind friend. My most sincere . condolences to your family.
you will truly be missed, you were a very kind and caring soul.