Phyllis Ford Merlini Longtime Maple Valley resident Phyllis Ford-Merlini passed away on July 7 at the age of 87 after a short illness. Phyllis loved raising her family and caring for her home. She worked as a “lunch lady” at Tahoma High School for several years making several lifetime friendships with the students. Phyllis is survived by her daughter Cheryl Ford Douglas and husband Gary of Casa Grande, AZ. Four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Full obituary and on-line guestbook at www.FLINTOFTS.com