Birth date: Jan 28, 1922 Death date: Aug 28, 2019
Phyllis Eleanor (Stuermer) Bibelheimer died on August 31, 2019 at the age of 97. She was born on January 28, 1922, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the youngest of seven children born to Adolf and Mary Stuermer. Phyllis came to the T Read Obituary
Auntie B was so loved. I was a friend of Ann's and spent a lit of time at their house. I was also a member of the teen ensemble and we met at the Bibelheimers house once a week. I love you Auntie B. See you in heaven.
Ann I love you and think of you often
It is such a pleasure to pay tribute to this wonderful woman, Phyllis. I was fortunate to work with her in the 1970s when, as a young vocalist, I sang at many weddings and she was often my accompanist. She was a gifted musician and always such a pleasure to work with. During that same time, Phyllis accompanied my father, Rueben Redal, and evangelist Tony Fontane during Tony's local crusades. She told me later what a challenging and rewarding experience that was for her. During the past 5 years, I was fortunate to re-connect with Phyllis at King's Manor, where I often visited her and other friends. It seemed as if she hadn't changed a bit, even though she was in her upper 90s! She was so gracious and such a wonderful, thoughtful and inspiring lady. I will miss her but know she is now with the Lord and her loved ones in heaven. God bless her memory and comfort her family!
"Auntie B" was like a second mom to me. I was invited to join the Campus Singers in November of 1967 just after my father had passed away. My best friend Dan Martin was already in the group and he encouraged me to audition. The opportunity to share in music and in faith with her and the group was just what I needed to boost my faith in the Lord. We practiced once a week at Auntie's house and usually sang at one of the local churches on Sunday evenings. She brought out the best in us and gave us the opportunity to share our talents and our testimonies to many folks over the years. I really enjoyed the one long trip we'd take in the spring. We went to Oregon, Spokane, Yakima and up north to British Columbia. As the years passed members came and went and each year we were blessed with a slightly different group. I thought about mentioning the names of all the kids I remembered, but then I thought I'd surely mess that up. Lynette was kind enough to include some of her pictures on this website from back during her time in the group. I'm really hoping that some of the kids will be able to attend the memorial on the 28th. It will be fun to share old times and honor Auntie B.
I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of visits with her over the last several years at her facility out on 84th and Portland Avenue. The first time was with Lynette and her husband, Bob. Then about a year ago Dan Martin and I went to visit. I'm so mad at myself for not taking a picture with her at that meeting. The part I will never forget was when Auntie played the song He Touched Me while Dan and I sang a duet. She could still play with the best of them. Dan and I kept planning to get out to see her again but unfortunately we waited too long. She was the same wonderful person and was as sharp as ever when we talked about the Campus Singer Days.
I know she's in a better place and I hope to see her again some day where we can sing and rejoice together again. "Auntie, I'll always remember our times together."
Great memories of "Campus Singers" and Aunti "B"!
There are so many blessed memories over 50+ years. The past 6 years were filled with our nightly 9:00 PM phone calls. A special memory is having “Anty B” at our wedding a year ago!!! “But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, He has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:6 NRSV
Phyllis will always hold a special place in my heart. She inspired me to practice hard to play the piano while she lead the choir at Calvary. She was always loving and kind and made me feel like a part of the family. She and Al were special people.
