BYJOE, Mary Louise

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ January 4, 2008 Mary Louise Byjoe died in Tucson Dec. 26, 2007. She was born born into the Red Bottom Clan and born for the Water Flows Together Clan Sept. 28, 1940, at home near Keams Canyon. She attended Keams Canyon Boarding School as well as attending school in Albuquerque, N.M. She attended and graduated high school in Fort Sill, Okla. Later, she obtained her CNA certification in nursing in South Dakota. She worked at the Holbrook hospital before becoming employed with Keams Canyon Indian Health Services. She retired from there after 30 years of service. She met Howard Byjoe Sr. in 1964, whom she married, and they had two sons, Howard Jr. and Patrick Paul. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Howard Byjoe Sr.; brother Wilson Phillips; her father, John B. Phillips; and mother Nancy Phillips. She is survived by her two sons, five grandchildren, four sisters and three brothers. Owens Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or to sign an online guest book, visit www.owensmortuary.com.