Obituary of Donald Phillips

D. EVERETT "BILL" PHILLIPS (AGE 87) Bill was born August 13, 1922 to Robert Hugh ("RH") and Jessie Phillips in Spokane, Washington. Prior to moving to Rockwood South Retirement community in Spokane in 2007, Bill was a life long resident of Lind, Washington. He passed away in Spokane on May 26, 2010 at the age of 87. After graduating from Lind High school in 1940, Bill attended Washington State College for one semester before returning to Lind to start farming with his Father and marry his high schools sweetheart, Evelyn (Plager) "Evie" Philllips. Bill and Evie farmed on the family farm near Lind for more than 45 years until his retirement in 1986. His brothers, Bob Phillips and Boyd Phillips also farmed near Bill's farm. Bill was an early convert to deep well central pivot irrigation of traditional dry land wheat acreage beginning in the early to mid 1960's. He expanded beyond the traditional wheat crops to include potatoes, sugar beets, onions, sunflowers and other row crops. He was also involved with several agri-business' for sales of fertilizer and agricultural farm chemicals, aerial spray application, and sales and service of deep well pumps and irrigation systems. Bill was also involved in several cattle ranches along with his father and another partner (including the beautiful Oxbow Ranch in central Oregon). Bill was a pilot for many years and he enjoyed flying (he was active in the Washington flying farmers), hunting and fishing trips with friends and family members, traveling with Evie in their motor home, and spending time with family and friends at vacation homes in Mesa, Arizona and Priest lake, Idaho. Bill led a long, interesting life. He was very supportive of his family and loved to visit and make new friends, regardless of their age. Bill was involved with many community activities including the Lind Active Club, school board member, Boy Scouts, Masons and Shriners. Bill will be missed by his family and by many others, who knew him well. Bill's wife Evie, predeceased him in 2001. Both of his younger brothers, Bob and Boyd Phillips, also predeceased him. He is survived by his three children (Sherry Lund of Lind Washington; Debbie Phillips of Walla Walla, Washington, and Marc Phillips (and his wife, Mimi) of Spokane, Washington); four Grandchildren (Eric Lund of Lind, Todd Lund of Spokane (and his wife, Denise), Jon Phillips of Spokane, Washington and Lisa Phillips of Spokane, Washington); and three great grandchildren (Everett, Kendra and Addison, Lund). Bill is also survived by his sister, Mildred Giguiere of Woodland California, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at the Lind Community Church. Condolences may be left at www.danekasfuneralhome.org In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Lind Community Church or the Lind Senior Center.