Life Legacy
Jean J. Phillip, 97, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.
Jean was born November 13, 1917 to Willie W. and Alma M. (Vifquain) Phillip in Flat Top, Wyoming. He was raised near Burton and Springview, Nebraska and graduated from Keya Paha County High School in 1934.
He was married to Maxine Donovan on April 26, 1941 at the Morrill County Courthouse in Bridgeport, Nebraska.
He enlisted in the United States Navy on August 29, 1942 and was honorably discharged November 25, 1945 in Shoemaker, California. During his Navy career, he was stationed in Norman, Oklahoma; San Diego, California, and served aboard the USS Long Island in the Pacific Ocean.
Jean was a career mason, plasterer and bricklayer in the Alliance area, retiring to teach building construction at Western Nebraska Technical College in Sidney, 1973 to 1980. Jean and Maxine returned to live in Alliance in 1980.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church; lifelong member of the American Legion Post #7 serving as Post Commander 1968-1969; and long standing member of the Bricklayers Union #1.
His survivors include his wife of 73 years, Maxine of Alliance; his son Jary (Dee) Phillip of Omaha and daughter Judy (Larry) Mann of Alliance; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren: Jennifer (Tom) Shatel and their children, Sarah, Kate and Anna of Omaha; Alison (Kevin) Streck and their children, Olivia Sikora and Claire of Omaha; Cory (Sherry) Mann and their children, Colter and Chloe of Alliance, and Jared (Melanie) Mann and their children, Keaton and Gavin of Alliance He is also survived by his brothers, Robert Phillip of Hermosa, South Dakota and Leo Phillip of Scottsbluff, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenneth and his wife Harriet Phillip; sisters in law Bernadine Phillip and Zetta Phillip. Also preceding him in death were in laws, Vivian and Charles Sherlock, Herb and Arleen McFall, and Harold and Ann Donovan.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 11 at the United Methodist Church in Alliance with Pastor Tom Lucas officiating. Immediately following a private family burial, the family will welcome visitors at a luncheon at the Newberry, 404 Box Butte Avenue.
Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from 1-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Alliance United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
Jary Phillip and Larry Mann spoke at the funeral.
Condolence messages are below the pictures.
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Dan Contonis
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Dan Contonis has
sent this Expressions of Sympathy card.
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Tammi Pierce
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Judy we are sorry
to hear about your dad. You and your family will be in our thoughts &
prayers.
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cindy ellis
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Many words
describe this wonderful man. Classy kind intelligent. God be with his wife
and family.
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Rav Nate Seitelbach
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Praying for you
all. Very sorry for your loss.
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Tim Cawthra
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I was a student
of Jean's at WNTC in Sidney. He always impressed me by is knowledge and skill
in the Building trades. I went on to become a builder and a vocational
teacher at the High School level. Great man and will be missed by all that he
taught.
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Carolann & Richard Blanco
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Our Sincere
sympathies to all of Jean's family and friends. Jean taught us all how to be
strong in our convictions but gentle in our actions. He truly touched our
lives and our hearts.
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Jerry and Beverley Zwiebel
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We were saddened
to hear of Jean's death. Our prayers are with you all.
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Sparky Pryor and family
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He will be
greatly missed. Plenty of great memories. You are in our thoughts and
prayers.
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Ruth (Perez) Campbell
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I will forever
remember Jean as a very kind and gentle man. I loved visiting with him when I
worked for the school system. I always enjoyed seeing him and his beautiful
wife together as we sang sometimes for everyone at Crossroads. Rest in peace
my dear friend. It was my honor to know you.
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Cindy & Don Zurn
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Our sypmpathy to
your family. Gene was a kind, gentle and wise man. Dad just now reminisced
about how Gene taught him how to do arithmetic in grade school, and also
installed glass block in their bathroom remodel. I'm sure he touched many
peoples lives...and what a life he lived. Cherish your memories!
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Mary Lee & Chris Ehrke
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Jean was a
wonderful man and will be remembered as a kind and caring husband, father,
and grandfather. Our thoughts an prayers are with you.
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Bette Gerlach
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Jean was a great
guy and he will be missed. Prayers to the family.
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Randy McMasters
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My sincere
condolences to Jean's family and friends.
-Randy McMasters |
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Chuck & Kaye Dutton
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When a loved one goes home, all the
angels rejoice.
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