Harold Loyd "Phil" Phillips
Feb. 18, 1932 - Dec. 12, 2015
Harold Loyd Phillips passed away of natural causes on Dec. 12, 2015, at the age of 83 in Albany.
He was born in Cleveland, Mississippi, to John Wesley Phillips and Alma Morris Phillips. He was the fourth child of eight. He received his early education in Mississippi. He worked in Greenville, Mississippi, at Krogers before moving to Fresco, California, where he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and made it his career. He received the Good Conduct Medal and continued his education while serving.
He met his wife, Doris Elva Gabriel, in Loveland, Colorado, and of this union three children were born. The U.S. Air Force allowed Phil, Doris and their children to discover the world. He was stationed at California, Wyoming, Colorado, Newfoundland and Spain. After retiring from the Air Force he returned to Colorado then moved to Idaho. He met his wife, Margaret Kuchera Bergstrom, in Boise, Idaho. Their finale retirement landed them in Oregon where they enjoyed fishing, exploring, ocean beaches and Moe's restaurant.
Both of his parents, a brother, a sister and wife Doris preceded him in death.
He is survived by wife Marge; sons Alan (Becky) and Robert (Jodie); daughter Pam Huston; bonus children Eric (Suzanne), Eeron (Kate), Adam (Allison) and Sara (Robert); 27 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at First Christian Church, Albany.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).