
Phyllis A. Griebstein was born on May 17, 1924 to William and Genevieve (Bentley) Griebstein in Arthur, ND. She grew up on a farm and attended school in the Arthur area. She then received a teacher's certificate from Moorhead Teacher's College. Phyllis married Edward Power on June 26, 1945 in Page, ND. They made their home near Arthur, where they farmed and raised their family.