Year     1974
Name     Phyllis Marie Borts
Yearbook     Phyllis Borts
Status      Deceased - 9/28/2022 Independence, MO
Bio     March 11, 1956 — September 28, 2022 Phyllis M. Beck, 66, passed away September 28, 2022. Phyllis Marie Beck was born to Don and Mary Borts on March 11, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a graduate of Van Horn High School and she worked for Southwestern Bell/ATT for 35 years. After her retirement, she bought her home in Blue Springs and she took the biggest vacation of her life to Oxnard, CA with her husband Steve. She loved to be outside on her porch and enjoyed her flowers. She also enjoyed playing Bubble Saga and watching cooking shows as well as Big Brother, that was her show! She was our warrior as she fought for 18 and a half years battling Leukemia on her own terms. She was proceeded in death by her husband Steven Beck, her sister Carmen Johnson, and her parents Don and Mary Borts. She is survived by her Son Vince Oliver and his wife Gina of Blue Springs Missouri, Daughter, Shaunda Hawkins and her husband Ed of Independence Missouri, Step-son Steven Beck Jr and his wife Ashley, and her Step-daughter Amy Beck of Kansas City Missouri. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren (McKenzyi, China, Steven, Dream, Diamonds, Zakry, Nathan, Isabella, Natalia, Eli and Sylvanas}. She is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and dear friends. Visitation will be 6-8PM, Monday, October 3 at Nativity of Mary Parish, 10017 E. 36th Ter., Independence, Missouri. Mass of Christian burial will be 9AM, Tuesday, October 4 at Nativity of Mary Parish; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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1974 Upcoming Events:      
8/17/2024 / 6:00:00 PM - Saturday morning @ 10:00 am there will be a guided tour of Van Horn. It is the time to see all of the newly renovated area’s of the school.

Sugo Restaurant @ Ameristar Casino Saturday Evening
6:00 - 7:00 pm Cocktails
7:00 - 8:30 pm Dinner. Buffett serving choice of 3 entree’s, salad, sides, dessert, tea, coffee or water.
8:30 - 11:00 pm Announcements, opportunities for pictures, dancing with music provided by D.J.
Cost is $60.00 per person Mail checks to Van Horn Class of 1974 P.O.Box 3048 Independence, MO. 64055
For more information please see our Van Horn Class of 1974 group page on Facebook. There is a link there to reserve rooms that Ameristar has blocked for us. VHfreddyfalcon@gmail.com, for additional information. Checks must be received by June, 2024 and make sure to include maiden name. Looking forward to seeing you all!! Your 1974 committee.
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