Phillip Family: randy

Monday, August 21, 2023

In Memory ~ Randy Phillip

Randall “Randy” Phillip, age 70, of Philip, South Dakota, formerly of Rapid City, died on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Scotchman Living Center in Philip.

Randall Dean Phillip, age 70, born February 14, 1953, in Alliance, NE to Robert and Alma Bernadine (Colling) Phillip died on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Scotchman Living Center in Philip, SD. Randy was a jack of many trades who worked and lived in many places including Costa Rica. While living in Plainfield, NJ, He and Allan Mintzer, owned and operated the Victorian Mansion, Questover, where they hosted many weddings and social events, He also owned and operated Kansas Floral Shop in Plainfield.

He is survived by his siblings Don (Verlene) Phillip and Roberta Phillip of Hermosa, SD, Janice (Archie) Lawrence, of Alliance, NE, and Mary Dietrich of Keystone, SD, nieces, and nephews with special mention of nephews, Walt, Scott, and Terry.

Preceding him in death are his parents, brother-in-law and a niece and a nephew.

Arrangements are with Rush Funeral Home of Philip, South Dakota.

Unfortunately, these are the only pictures I could find of Randy. First one is his kindergarten picture that Grandma Alma Phillip always had hanging in her home.

This picture is in 2000 at the Phillip Family Reunion in Alliance. Picture includes Sister Alma (Aunt Jo, and myself {Sharon})

Kindergarten picture

These pictures were sent to me by Verlene. Sorry it took me so long to get them posted.

Don and Randy in South Dakota

Randy and his pets

Costa Rica

Randy's flower shop in Plainfield NJ

in New Jersey

Randy, 6 months

Thursday, April 15, 2010

2000 Reunion and 60th Anniversary - Alliance NE

Ken and Harriet's 60th Anniversary party was held in Alliance on Saturday, July 29, 2000. Friday night there was a no host dinner at the Country Club. Saturday we had a Steph from Steph's Studio in the park for family pictures and lunch; then there was a reception at the Methodist Church and a dinner in the park.

As always, double click on the pictures for a better view. I have written names on some of the pictures for more clarity.

Here are a few of the posed pictures for the photographer:

Back row: Jim, Sharon, Tony, Ken, Ray, Judi, Paul, Colleen, Dick, Bill
Front row: Kathi, Harriet, Cindy, Janet

Back row ~ Bill, Dick, Paul, Jim
Front row ~ Ray, Ken, Sharon, Harriet

Back row ~ Scott, Leanne, Dani
Front row ~ Ethan, Ray, Judi, Ruby Jo

Karla and Tom standing
Bill and Janet seated

Brittany and Nick, standing
Jim, Cody, Kathi, seated

Dennis, Jeanna, Cally and Casey

This is a picture of all the Phillip family and extended family, plus a few friends. I have tried to put everyone's name on the picture. I believe the ? mark is a nephew of Sherry (Cory's wife). Cally is holding a certificate ~ some school project to see if you could be in a summer event with the most people. Amazing how ten years will change the looks of a group of people, particularly the young ones.

There were a lot of cake pictures at this reunion. It was Cally's birthday, close to Sister Elma's birthday, and of course ~ the 60th anniversary cake.

60th Anniversary Cakes served at the Methodist Church

Sharon giving Sister Elma her birthday cake as Randy looked on.

The nephews and their wives with Sister Elma and her cake ~
Ken, Maxine, Jean, Harriet, Zetta and Leo

Cally opening presents and cards on her birthday at the shelter house with Kathi, Hayley, and Casey in the picture also.

These are some pictures at the Methodist Church during the reception

Nick helping serve

Four of Ken and Harriet's grandsons from four of their son's families ~
Geoffrey (Paul's), Tom (Bill's), Michael (Dick's) and Nick (Jim's)
Janice is seated in front next to Randy

Casey was assigned to help people in the door (he's doing a great job here)

These four were assigned to the guest table ~ Casey, Cody, Brittany and Cally

Here are some candid snapshots: Maxine, Janet, Karla, Luci (a friend), and Ken

Tony, the unofficial designated photographer with Jeanna standing beside him.

Larry Mann taking a break in the park

Paul sitting all alone and finding something amusing.

A lot of people standing around while the festivities were going on in the city park.

Ken, Sister Elma, Zetta, Leo with Harriet to the right of the picture (all helping Sister Elma to the shelter house).

A lot of the attendees watching as the photograph session was in progress.

More onlookers during the photo session.

A fun picture of Harriet and Ken as the photographer was taking their picture.

Ken again aiding Sister Elma with Kathi's help.

Hayley (Paul's daughter) and Ruby Jo (Ray's sgranddaughter)

Because it was Cally's birthday, and because she was born during our first Phillip reunion in Pullman, Wa, she gave a short speech at this reunion/anniversary party.

Connie Sherlock in front talking with Jary and Dee

Three of Ken and Harriet's granddaughters ~ Brittany (Jim's), Kelly (Dick's), and Karla (Tom's)

Some pictures from the Friday night country club dinner.

Harriet, Ken, Nick, Judy Jary (in the background), Larry, Casey and Cally (in the background)

Harriet and Ken

More candid pictures:

Paul and Roberta

Ken and Harriet at the Methodist Church reception.

And....at the end of the event, Jim mopping the floor.

This is the poem written by Sharon for the 60th Anniversary party. Jary read the poem at the reception.

Page one of the letter written to everyone after the event.

Page two of the letter from Sharon.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Graduation Pictures with Kindergarten pictures

These are the kindergarten and graduation pictures of all seventeen Phillip cousins. Notice the long hair in the 1940s kindergarten boys, and crew cuts in their graduation pictures. In contrast, notice the crew cuts in the 1950s kindergarten boys, and long hair in their graduation pictures.