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Paul Phillips Jr.
JULY 25, 1942 – JANUARY 18, 2019
Paul Phillips Jr., 76, of Peoria passed away at 12:02 p.m. on January 18th, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Paul was born in Hamburg, Illinois on July 25th, 1942 to Paul S. and Helena G (Crowder) Phillips. He attended school in Alton, IL and then went on to receive his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Illinois State University. He began his teaching career in District 150 at Trewyn Jr. High, where he also went on to serve as Dean of Boys. He was then Principal at Garfield school and then first Principal of Roosevelt Magnet School. Following retirement, he worked at Hult Health Center and as a real estate agent with Traders Realty. He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Phillips, on May 2nd, 1964 in Alton, IL. She survives. Also surviving are one brother Stan Phillips of Godfrey, IL; two children Jan (Brad) Burmood of Morton, IL, and Jeff (Kathie) Phillips of Norwalk, IA; and eight grandchildren Liz Siegler, Terra, Christian and Karl Burmood, Lauren, Josh, Nathan and Andrew Phillips. Paul was an active member of First Baptist Church in Peoria where he served on numerous Boards, was a member of both the hand bell and chancel choirs, taught Sunday school, was a Junior High Youth Leader and affectionately became known as “Chef Paul.” A visitation will be held at First Baptist Church in Peoria from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 25th, 2019 and from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26th, 2019. A Celebration of Life conducted by Reverend Dr. Rob Collins will follow at 11:00 a.m. with private burial at a later time. Memorial can be made to First Baptist Church, 411 W. Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61614 or Furry Friends Refuge, 1211 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/peoria-il/paul-phillips-8132368
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Marilyn Hope Waide (Lake)
Nancy Conour Phillips just sent me a note that Paul had died last Friday, Jan. 18th. I called her because this loss hits very close to home for me, Nancy and Paul were classmates, band mates, and friends for most of my childhood and all through high school. Nancy was, as always, gracious to a friend who is deeply saddened by this loss. Paul made the best of his life, having a positive impact on hundreds and hundreds of young lives and on his friends's lives. Nancy and Paul had a long and happy marriage and have a wonderful family. The only consolation is that he is in a better place. My sincere sympathy and best wishes to all his loved one.
Dorothy Vonderheidt (Link)
So sorry to hear about Paul. RIP Paul. My prayers are with the family.
Roy Maguire
I learned last year that Paul and Nancy lived in Peoria and met with them. I had not known either of them other than classmates in school, but learned last year that we have lived within 20 miles of each other since 1966 and did not know. Paul told me of his great career in education service to youth and also his endurance of several health issues. But he was upbeat, happy, and a joy to talk with. I had hoped to meet again this Spring. May he rest in peace. I know he will be remembered fondly by many.
Perry Coons
I am quite tardy with my comments about Paul having passed, since I learned of it through our Facebook connection on that day. The thread of posts on his behalf were greatly appreciated.
Paul was genuinely likeable in our high school years, and I am sure, in the years since. It shows in the messages/posts on his belhalf.
I must add a note about our Facebook connection.When he reached out to me with a 'Friend Request' I was startled because I have anther longtime friend named Paul Phillips, although nice as long as with (this) Paul and I. I replied, asking how we knew each other and weren't we in fact, alreaady "Facebook Friends". I think he was a little put off by my caution and zeroed in our years at AHS. Of course that was an AH HAH moment for me. I really enjoyed reconnecting and learning of his life's paaths after that. My other friend of the same first and last name, is from Newport News, VA.
Saddened by his loss, comforted by the love he shared with Nancy and family. God speed through eternity, Paul.
Perry Coons
Your friend from AHS '60 (Let there be doubt)