Phyllis C. Ording

Phyllis C. Ording Age 93, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family October 5, 2016.  She was born July 6, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois; daughter of Albert and Clara (nee Reid) Dodd.  Phyllis graduated from Lindbloom Technical High School in Chicago, IL; Class of 1941.  Following high school she worked for International Harvester.   Phyllis was united in marriage to LeRoy E. Ording on August 4, 1945; they spent 69 loving years together until his death in 2014.  Phyllis was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Plymouth for over 50 years.  She was very active in the church with the Altar Guild, Bridge Club, and Women’s Guild.  She was also a member of the Eastern Star and Northville Women’s Club.  Phyllis, a devoted homemaker, was very social and liked to entertain, where she would often showcase perfect etiquette.  Over the years she became quite an accomplished cook and baker and enjoyed sharing her knowledge with her children.  She loved to shop and was always willing to help family find exactly what they were looking for.  Phyllis had a gift for telling stories; her wonderful memory allowed her to share stories with great detail.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren; she cherished the time they spent together.  Phyllis is survived by her loving sons, Richard (Diann) Ording and Reid (Jean) Ording; her son-in-law, Dana Atton; her grandchildren, Michael, Christopher (Tori), Andrea (Tommy), Hunter, Erin, and Kyle; and her great grandchildren, Madelynn, Kaden, Avery, and Thomas.  She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Linda Atton, her parents, and her sister Muriel Clayton.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 574 S. Sheldon, Plymouth.  Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray will officiate the service.  In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions toward St. John’s Episcopal Church, 574 S. Sheldon, Plymouth, MI 48170.