Avis M. McMahon

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Avis M. McMahon, age 90, passed away early Thursday morning September 15, 2011 at Luther Hospital with her family at her side. 
 

   Avis May Phillips was born September 21, 1920 to Frank W. Phillips and Ica B. (Farver) Phillips. She grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire High School Class of 1938. Avis married Robert H. McMahon and the couple lived in Eau Claire their entire lives. Avis was an avid Milwaukee Braves and Brewers fan since the 1950's. She attended games in Milwaukee and seldom missed a radio or T.V. game broadcast. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking and baking for family gatherings. She also enjoyed fishing and spending time at the cottage on Eau Claire Lake, playing cards, going to the casino and just keeping busy. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family and cherished times with her grandchildren and great-grand children.
 
Avis was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bud" in 2001. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Klein (Dr.Walter), Sally Heintz (Robert), one son, Dennis (LeAnn), all of Eau Claire; one sister, Nellie "Tag" Ellenberger of Eagle River, Wis., one sister-in-law, Dale McMahon of Eau Claire, one brother-in-law, Chester McMahon of Chetek, Wis., two son-in-laws, Terry Terman and Tim Hanson both of Eau Claire, Grandchildren, Laurie Blunt (John), LeAnn Hillman ( John Balz), Doug Hillman, Shane McMahon (Kelly), Tia Meyer, Trisa DiPaloa (Joel), Toy Haerter (Joel), Stori McMiller (J.J.), Season Dixon (Andy), Kayleigh Hanson, Cole Hanson and ten great grandchildren.
 
Avis was a lifetime member of Lake Street United Methodist Church. She played with her same "500" card club for over fifty years, she was involved in Duplicate Bridge and competed in Bridge Tournaments. She spent lots of time doing crafts, needlework, knitting and crocheting.
 
She truly enjoyed life and fought to survive. 
 
The family would like to thank Dr. Onuigbo and the Luther Midelfort Dialysis Department for the wonderful care they provided for her in the past few years.
 
Funeral Services will be at 11 am on Tuesday September 20, 2011 at Lake Street United Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701. Pastor Graham N. West will officiate. Burial will immediately follow the service in Lakeview Cemetery in Eau Claire. Visitation will be on Monday at Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home from 5-7 pm and at the church Tuesday morning from 10 am until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Avis' name to Lake Street United Methodist Church or the L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire, WI, 54703. 		  

 
Friends may offer condolences online at www.fullerspeckienhulke.com. Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family with the arrangements.