In memory of
Clifford "Cliff" Phillips
of Midland, South Dakota, died on Sunday, June 27, 2004 at his home in Midland at the age of 81
Clifford D. "Cliff" Phillips was born December 1, 1922,at home in Barton County, Missouri, the son of Earl Glenn and Amanda (Ball) Phillips. Cliff grew up and received his first eight years of school at Excelsior Rural School in Iantha, Missouri. He then attended Liberal High School in Liberal Missouri, graduating in 1940.
In March 1943, Cliff entered the United State Army, participating in the Pacific Theatre and Okinawa. He was honorably discharged in March of 1946.
Cliff was united in marriage to Joy Moyer on March 27, 1947 in Crawford, Nebraska. The following day they moved to a ranch north of Midland. Cliff broke up some of the first farm ground north of Midland, in Stanley County. He farmed all his life in Midland, and also hauled cattle and grain before retiring in 1990. Cliff was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland. He spent sixteen years on the Midland School Board, which provided him the opportunity to present diplomas to both of his children. He also spent four years on the Haakon County School Board, and served twenty years as a board of director for West Central Electric. He was a member of the Midland Volunteer Fire Department and a fifty-year member of the American Legion Post #143 of Midland. Cliff will be missed by all the people he had the opportunity to meet.
Grateful for having shared his life include his wife Joy of Midland; one son Gary Phillips and his wife Gretchen of Philip; one daughter Debby Hieb and her husband Stacey of Centennial, Colorado; three grandchildren Nicholas Nowlin Phillips of Erie, Colorado, Nathan Graham Phillips of Rapid City, and Amanda Margaret Hieb of Centennial, Colorado; one brother Roger Phillips and his wife Ionia of Liberal, Missouri; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Andrew Phillips as a child, and Don Phillips.
Closed casket visitation was held 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Thursday.
Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2004 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland, with Pastor Ann Schlossnagle officiating.
Interment with military honors was in the Midland Cemetery.
The family requests memorials directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church of Midland and the Midland Ambulance Service.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday, July 1, 2004 2:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Ann Schlossnagle
MUSIC
Cynthia Finn – Organist
Barb Bowen – Vocalist
"Nearer My God To Thee"
"How Great Thou Art"
USHERS
Ralph "Shorty" Jones – Kirby Schofield
PALLBEARERS
Danny Finn – Tom Finn
Morris Jones – Jim Root
Kandus "Shorty" Woitte – Lowell King
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota
FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday, July 1, 2004 2:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota
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Dear Joy and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss and please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Cliff always had a smile and a story to tell when he used to come to the elevator. He will be missed by many. Hal and Tammy ~ Hal and Tammy Jewett Pierre, SD (6/27/2004) -
Dear Joy and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers and heart as you go through this sad, sad time. Kay Foland ~ Kay Foland Rapid City, SD (6/27/2004)
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Deepest sympathy to all the family. He was a wonderful person. ~ Mr. & Mrs. Larry Schulz PO Box 136, Philip, SD (6/27/2004)
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Cliff will be remembered forever for his bright smile. He also had a wonderful voice that stood out above all others when he sang in church. He was a kind and caring man who will be missed by all who knew him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Larry and Julie McLaughlin Midland, SD (6/27/2004)
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Deepest sympathy to Gary, Joy and all the family. You have our prayers during this sad time. ~ Cork & Bev Jahner Kerrville, Texas (6/27/2004)
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Having recently lost my mother, I understand the pain that you are feeling. Cliff was always a happy, smiling person, and I'm sure that is the way he was greeted at the Gates of Heaven. He is no longer in pain and is in the care of God. ~ Nancy & Kirby Schofield Midland, SD (6/27/2004)
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I am so sorry for your loss. It's a hard thing to lose a Dad, even when we "kids" are adults. When I think of Cliff, the first thing that comes to mind is his great chuckle. I loved to make him laugh; it didn't take much; he loved to tease, then laugh. My first recollection of Cliff is when he'd move his machinery, AND THAT OLD CHEVY PICKUP HOOKED ON BEHIND, to the farming ground west of our ranch. Cliff was the one who gave me the "recipe" for cooking ear corn in the microwave. THANK YOU, and thanks for all the good memories thinking about Cliff conjured up in my mind! May God be especially close to you at this time, Joy, Gary, and Debbie. You have had a very special husband and Dad. In Christ, Beryl (Addison) Geer ~ Beryl (Addison) Geer PO Box 2018, Gillette, WY 82717-2018 (6/27/2004)
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Cliff always would greet me with and smile and a friendly hello. He was such a nice person. Our thoughts and prayers our with you. ~ Lacy, Blake & Braden Puhlman Midland, SD (6/27/2004)
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Cliff was a wonderful person. He meant a lot to all our family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Kathy Larson 438 39th St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (6/27/2004)
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Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
We love you.
Lola ~ Duane & Lola Roseth 20115 Manilla Rd., Midland, SD 57552 (6/27/2004)