Phyllis Joan Caswell, 80 years old of Milpitas, CA, passed away on April 21, 2024 in Mountain View, CA.

Phyllis Joan Caswell was born in Evanston, Illinois to Robert and Wanda Reitz on October 4, 1943. She graduated from St. Patrick Academy High School in 1962 and attended Mundelein College.  Her nickname growing up was "Bobby" – after her dad, Robert [Bob].

In her early years, Phyllis worked as a telephone operator in IL, then moved to CA in 1972 and worked in Finance at companies such as Goodwill and the YMCA.

One of her biggest passions was being on or near the water.  For several years Phyllis had a houseboat, The Diamond Girl, on the San Joaquin Delta. She loved exploring the waters, fishing, and partying with family and friends at any opportunity. These were wonderful times! She also loved to work out in the yard, tending to her roses and gardens.

Phyllis moved to Yachats OR in 2000 where the ocean became her backyard. She was involved with the local Lions Club, Kiwanis, neighborhood church, and participated in many community activities.  She moved back to CA in 2013 and lived in Milpitas, CA ever since. She volunteered at the Humane Society Silicon Valley assisting in the retail department and spending countless hours as an advocate and participant in the community cat spay and neuter programs. She loved her cats!

Phyllis loved to have fun, play games such as Scrabble, Bingo and cards, listen to music, was a 49er's Faithful true and true, and knew how to host a party. Her deviled eggs were irresistible.

Phyllis is survived by her three (3) children: Sandra Foster of Oregon (husband Alan Foster, daughter Cassidy Ulery), Donald Reierson of California (wife Lauren Gallagher, daughters Adelyn and Fiona), James Mead of Illinois (wife Karen Mead, son Nico and daughter Regan), brothers William [Bill] Reitz of Arizona (wife Shirley, daughters Valerie and Robin and grandchildren) and Rick Reitz of Arizona (wife Debbie, son Rickey and daughter Katherine and grandchildren). Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Wanda Reitz.

Phyllis had a grand, memorable 80th birthday party in October 2023, and lost her battle with cancer six months later. She will be missed greatly.