Phyllis Ann Zane

January 28, 1932 - November 04, 2019

Phyllis Ann Zane Obituary Phyllis Ann Zane passed away peacefully Monday, November 4, 2019. Phyllis was born January 28, 1932 to Ted and Clara McMahon in Straubville, North Dakota, two years later moving to Oakes, North Dakota where she attended a one room school. She graduated very early and went on to earn her teaching degree at University of North Dakota. Phyllis taught high school English and History in Sundance, Wyoming where she met the love of her life Richard (Dick) Zane. They were married in July 1958 and moved to Spokane where she spent the rest of her life. Phyllis enjoyed oil painting, nature, gardening, hockey and family. In 1992 she found her greatest joy in life � being a grandma. The bond between Phyllis and her grandchildren was like no other. She loved family get togethers, as soon as one was done, she was busy planning the next. Phyllis was a very loving and caring person, when you walked into her home you received a warm welcome, kind words and laughter. Phyllis is survived by her daughter Mary Gorman, son Mark Zane, grandchildren, Chelsea Gorman (Denver), Cameron Gorman ( (fianc� Kairi Luna), and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Ted and Clara McMahon, two sisters and her husband Richa