Phyllis Elsie Woodroffe

On Monday, October 26, 2026, Mrs. Phyllis Elsie Woodroffe of Calgary, Alberta passed away at the age of 88 years.

Phyllis was born on  May 20, 1938 in Red Deer, Alberta. Raised on the farm alongside her five siblings, she developed strong values that remained with her throughout her life. The farm and the farmhouse where she grew up still stands today. Phyllis attended high school in Penhold, Alberta and went on to marry Jack Woodroffe, relocating to Calgary, Alberta.

Phyllis dedicated herself to her role as homemaker, raising her three boys, Gerald, Jim, and Roger. Her greatest passion was bingo and she could frequently be seen playing five days a week. Phyllis found great joy in working on crossword puzzles, word searches, coloring, and paint-by-number projects. She also had a passion for gardening and cherished her visits with her sister, Margaret, in Olds, Alberta.

Phyllis is survived by her sons Gerald Woodroffe, Roger Woodroffe and his wife Katrina "Kat" and granddaughter Shae-Lyn Woodroffe all of Calgary; sister, Margaret Reeves of Olds; and sister-in-law Sheila Reeves of Penhold, Alberta.

Phyllis is predeceased by her husband Jack Woodroffe; son Jim Woodroffe; grandson Sean Dowdeswell; and her siblings Raymond, Charles, Ken, and Bert Reeves.

There will be no formal service.  Cremation to take place at the Foothills Crematorium.