Phyllis Jones

Born in Sacaton, AZ; she worked for the Indian Health Service as an administrative secretary, and retired after 37 years. She enjoyed her co-workers, the doctors and patients. She was a big rodeo fan and traveled all over AZ to watch her son ride and rope, with her daughter by her side. She also enjoyed watching other family members and friends in rodeos, basketball and baseball games. She liked to talk about earlier times. She was active in sport and coached the Sacaton Chargers and Sacaton Cowboys, which traveled to many tournaments. She loved country music, was active in the elderly program for Gila River District 3 and in her church. She enjoyed sitting outside, watching the cars go by and the birds.