Phyllis A. Mcginnis

Phyllis Ann McGinnis, age 89 of Hudson, passed away November 23, 2015 surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born October 6, 1926 in Seattle, WA, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Bradfield) Good. She graduated from Kent High School in Kent, WA, the Class of 1945. Phyllis furthered her education at the University of Washington, obtaining a nursing degree. She then worked as registered nurse for two years. Following this practical experience, Phyllis went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Columbia University. She was united in marriage on June 30, 1956 at St. James Episcopal Church in Kent, WA to Richard McGinnis. Their marriage was blessed with three children; Paul, Stephen and Dorothy.

Phyllis was a devoted wife and partner with her husband who served as an Episcopal priest throughout his life, working as a missionary in Anvik, Alaska, and as a rector at Trinity Episcopal in Winner, SD, Trinity Episcopal in Watertown, SD, and the former St. David’s Episcopal in Jacksonville, FL. Later in life they worked tirelessly to preserve marriages creating a marriage ministry model which is now used about the country and overseas. Phyllis greatly enjoyed her children, their spouses, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Phyllis and Richard were fortunate to share many wonderful adventures together, traveling the country. She valued her family, her relationships, her marriage and her Lord most of all.

Phyllis’ gracious and loving spirit will remain in the hearts of her husband of 59 years, Rev. Richard McGinnis; sons, Dr. Paul (Christine) McGinnis of Hudson and Stephen (Katrina) McGinnis of Murrieta, CA; daughter, Dorothy (Derek) Washington of River Falls; grandchildren: Jon (Katie), Addie and Nathan Washington, Cameron, Anna, Ian, Kaitlyn and Meghan McGinnis; great grandchildren, Simon and Ellery Washington; sister, Evie (Bill) Best; loving relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister Beverly Moulin.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 25, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 502 County Road UU, Hudson. Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until the start of the service at the church. Interment will take place at the Willow River Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Marriage Savers of 9311 Harrington Dr., Potomac, MD 20854 to support the editing and publication of their book about the Marriage Ministry.