PaPa Phil

I'll never forget Phil...after the birth of our first son Matias, some of you may know that it was a really rough start. Matias was in NICU for a week after his birth. That week was the most intense period in my life. During this time, it was really easy to focus on the worst. Phil was steadfast in his belief that everything would be fine. Phil's continuous positive attitude and optimism was the reason our family was able to get through this period in time. I can not thank him enough.

Today...just as Phil told us, everything is alright. Matias is doing great! He's in third grade Russian Language Immersion School, runs cross-country, plays hockey, downhill skis, has the myerchin free-spirit and in the light of his grandpa Phil...got first place in his 2nd grade science project.

Growing up a city boy in Minneapolis, the way we fixed things in our home was with our credit card. Upon marrying Mary Carol, Phil was like a father to me. I soon learned that it was almost a sin to pay someone else to fix something. Everything that I've ever learned to fix is because of him. Phil I'll miss those annual fishing excursions to the Kenai and the Halibut Hole.

Thank you for being a great father and grandfather. We are all lucky to have had you in our life.

Love your son-in-law Chris

For those who would like to view Phil's obituary and sign the guestbook. The link is below.

http://www.legacy.com/ADN/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=117395013