Presley Elwood Phillips
Passed: October 19, 2016
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Presley Elwood Phillips
Passed: October 19, 2016
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Presley Elwood Phillips, 94, of Litchfield Park passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Elwood began his life in Phoenix when the city was very young. The stories of his youth were filled with names and places that are still known throughout the Valley and he NEVER forgot a name. His college education at the University of Arizona was cut short by World War II, but his beloved Wildcats always remained #1. As a bombardier on a B52 during the war, Elwood was shot down and imprisoned in Stalag Luft 13. Returning to Goodyear, he began his farming career that lasted through many cotton crops. A blind date with Mary Ellen Prewitt led to their marriage and two children. When he wasn’t standing on a ditch bank, he could probably have been found standing on the golf course at the Wigwam. As an early club member, he spent many days there with his buddies “working” on his game. Elwood loved to tell a story, read a history book, savor a good Scotch, and snack on potato chips and gingersnaps. He was a genius at the Jumble and crossword puzzles. Just like the cotton he so carefully tended, he added many colorful and strong threads to the fabric of our family. Elwood will join his wife, Mary Ellen and sister, Doris Rhodes in Heaven along with many dear friends. He is survived by his daughter, Janet Mitchell (Bart) and his son, Clint Phillips (Andi). Also, granddaughters, Ashley Kinsling (Todd), Alison Phillips, Stacey Phillips, Haley Dahlin and great-granddaughter, Addison Kinsling. Services will be private and the family requests donations be made to your favorite charity or Hospice of the Valley.
5 responses to Presley Elwood Phillips
Margaret McMicken Bartol says:
October 26, 2016
What a stellar man. What a privilege to know him. What stories. What memories. Elwood was so loyal to family and friend, and took such good care of all. He was a true hero of the greatest generation. His legacy is a path to follow. He leaves this world a much better place. So now, open the Gates, let the Heaven parties begin.
Michelle and Lois Johnson says:
October 26, 2016
Dear Bart Mitchell and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss With Our Deepest Sympathy.
JoAnn Dun says:
October 27, 2016
Please extend my sympathies to your family Andi. Praying for your family at this sad time.
Andi Phillips says:
October 31, 2016
Thank you, Jo Ann. He was a great guy and I will miss him.
Andi
Sandie Hill says:
October 30, 2016
Jan and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your father. He is a hero and a sweet man. I have many fond memories of him; always a gentleman.
Sandie Hill