Keith Phillips

KEITH E. PHILLIPS UCON, ID -- Keith Edward Phillips, 81, of Ucon, died June 25, 2004, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of natural causes. He was born July 26, 1922, at Ucon, to William Edward Phillips and Alta Vivian Perkins Phillips. He grew up and attended schools in Downey, Idaho. He faithfully served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II. He married Elaine Summers in 1941 and they had five beautiful daughters. They were later divorced. He married Julia Irene Wasberg September 2, 1978, in Elko, Nevada. He worked as a construction worker for Arrington Construction, then owned and operated Phillips Construction before going to work as a construction foreman for Peter Kewitt for many years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved his fishing trips to Alaska with his grandson, Scott Birkinbine. He enjoyed being with his family, loved teasing his grandchildren, and treasured time spent with his dog, Misty. He had a great sense of humor throughout his life and will be greatly missed. Surviving are: Wife: Irene Phillips, Ucon, ID Daughter: Sharon [Alan] Wolfensberger, Rigby, ID Daughter: Beverly [Al Ellert] Phillips, Boise, ID Daughter: Jill [Mike] Serpa, Pocatello, ID Daughter: Joy Bowlden, Pocatello, ID StepDaughter: Kerry [Val Hansen] Weiss, Idaho Falls, ID StepSon: Tom Stang, Anchorage, AK StepSon: Joe Stang, Caldwell, ID Sister: Blanche [Emery] McConnel, Indianapolis, IN Sister: Nathel [Doris] Thomas, Sterling, ID Sister: Jane [Glade] Davis, Downey, ID Sister: MerLynn [Jay] Anderson, Blackfoot, ID Brother: Dean Phillips, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Don [Janiel] Phillips, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Grant Phillips, Downey, ID Brother: Terry Phillips, Blackfoot, ID Brother: Drue [Betty] Phillips, Wendell, ID 25 Grandchildren, 36 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Max Phillips, and a daughter, Sue Birkinbine. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at the Ucon LDS 4th Ward, 2967 East 105 North, Ucon, with Bishop Steve Winchester of the Ucon 4th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and Wednesday for one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Ucon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team.