Laureen Phillips

Laureen “Tia” R. Phillips, age 85, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Fred Phillips; parents, Louis and Ruth Pomish; and brother, Herbert Pomish. Survived by children, Bart, Larry (Tamara), and Diane (David); grandchildren, Freddie, Sammi, Allie, Jacob, and Sophie; nephew, Greg Pomish (Liz); and many loving cousins. Originally from Iron River, WI, Laureen lived in Golden Valley for almost 50 years. She graduated from the University of Minnesota and received a degree in Education. Later, she went back to school for banking. She worked for the Target Credit Union for over 25 years, first as a teller and then she advanced to a Loan Officer position. She was a loving wife, mother, and bubbe. She loved the performing arts, including concerts at Orchestra Hall and plays at the Guthrie and Bloomington Theatres. She loved to needlepoint and knit, play bridge and mahjong, and shop with her daughter and granddaughters. The family thanks Jane Schwartzman, Patience Owusu, and the care team at The Wealshire of Medina (Helen, Maranda, Suzanne, Donna, Peggy, Meagan, Shauna, and Zayra) for the care and kindness shown to Mom. She has been our compass, our rock, and our support. She will be missed by many, but by her children most of all. Funeral service 10:00am TUESDAY, August 13 th at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, 10500 Hillside Lane W., Minnetonka. Service available via livestream at www.hodroffs.com/LaureenPhillips Memorials preferred to the Parkinson’s Foundation, www.parkinson.org