Ann Marie Phillips, 59

A twinkling star, Ann Marie Phillips, 59, passed away with family by her side at her home in Sagle, Idaho, on May 2, 2016.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel in Sandpoint, Idaho. Billie Ogden will be officiating, with a potluck immediately following at First Christian Church.

Ann was born May 30, 1956, in Sandpoint to Harold and Lillian Knoblich of Sagle. She attended Sagle Elementary School and was a graduate of Sandpoint High School in 1974. Ann worked at Pat’s Hallmark for nine years during which time she married Mike Phillips; they recently celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary.

Ann chose to be a stay-at-home mom with the arrival of their first child, Janet. They welcomed their second child, Suzanne, two years later.

Ann attended North Idaho College and graduated in 1992 with an associate’s degree in legal studies. She worked at a law firm in Sandpoint for eight years and later worked at the Bonner County Courthouse until 2016.

Ann was a dedicated and loving mother and wife. She also later enjoyed lavishing love on her granddaughter, Giavanna. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, spending many summers canning and making jams.

She enjoyed celebrating and special occasions, striving to make each holiday full of joy.

Ann and Mike built their farm, Diamond K-Circle P Ranch, on Dufort Road. Ann enjoyed raising Hereford cattle and chose their names for many years.

Ann was known for her sense of humor, selflessness, creative and generosity.

Ann is survived by her husband, Mike Phillips; two children, Janet (Jay) and Suzanne; a granddaughter, Giavanna; her mother, Lillian Knoblich; a sister, Kathy Piersol; and a brother, Steve (Kathleen) Knoblich.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Hazel Riffle; and her father, Harold Knoblich.

In Ann’s memory, donations may be made to the Panhandle Animal Shelter, or charity of your choosing.

Family and friends are invited to sign Ann’s online guest book at www.coffeltfuneral.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.