Monticello - Bakken, Phyllis Betty Lou age 96 of Monticello, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. She was born in Minneapolis on June 25, 1928 to Wesley and Irene (Moe) Shaw. Phyllis was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and was a member of the choir. Phyllis graduated from North High School in Minneapolis on June 14, 1946. She was a member of the Girls Athletic Association after school hours. She and her sister liked going to roller derby and spending time at Fairview Park. She spent a few years living in California with her friend Beatrice. When returning to Minnesota, Phyllis worked at Honeywell and Warner Hardware. In 1962, Phyllis met Owen Bakken and they were married on November 2, 1963. They were blessed with a son, Bruce Bakken. Phyllis spent many years working at the school as a teacher assistant in Headstart, student monitor at lunch and on the playground, and a TMH Aide that she worked as for 23 years before retiring in June of 1994. She enjoyed working with children. Phyllis was a faithful member of Community United Methodist Church in Monticello where she taught Preschool and Sunday School classes. She enjoyed ice skating, roller skating, bowling, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She never missed her granddaughter's softball, basketball, soccer, swimming, gymnastics, and band events; often chaperoning for many of the band events. Preceded in death by husband, Owen; parents, Wesley and Irene Shaw; and sisters, Janice Campbell, Lucille Steere. Survived by son, Bruce Bakken; granddaughters, Stephanie (Quinn) Gudex, Kayla (Ricky) Devine; great grandchildren, Lily and Mika Gudex, Rowan Talerico; and other loving family and friends. "What a blessing! God has been good to me!" ~Phyllis Bakken. Memorial service Wed, June 25, 2025 at 6 PM, with visitation one hour prior, at Community United Methodist Church, 9225 Jason Ave NE, Monticello, MN. A private family burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Monticello, MN. www.Peterson-GrimsmoChapel.com Monticello, MN 763-295-2918