Joseph H. Phillips, 85, born September 2, 1926, to Lloyd and Margret Phillips of Hay Springs, Nebraska, died June 21, 2012, in Fort Collins, Colorado, while returning to Henderson. Joe served in the United States Navy during WWII. After WWII he attended Chadron State Teachers College, Chadron, NB, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Geography Education. He also met and married the love of his life, Shirley Bauman. After living in Merriman NB, Hot Springs, SD, Wahoo, NB, and Woodlake, NB, Joe, Shirley and their small family moved to Henderson, Nevada, in 1955, where Joe had been hired by the Henderson School District. He taught Special Education and Fifth grade. Joe was promoted to Assistant Principal of J. M. Ullom Elementary School. After one year as assistant principal Joe was promoted to Principal of John F. Miller Elementary School. He was then transferred to C.P. Squires Elementary School and retired from CCSD as Principal of John S. Park Elementary School. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Margret, brother, Paul and his son Paul. Joe is survived by two sisters, Marion Phillips-Sister Gemma, C.P., Kathryn Frank, his wife Shirley, 8 children: Rosan Monaghan, Frank Phillips, Joe Phillips, Wendy Gillen, Andrew Phillips, Stephen Phillips, Barbara Phillips, Jean Quade, and 18 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Joe’s life will be celebrated with a Visitation beginning 5:00 PM, followed by a Vigil service 6:00 PM, July 5, at Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary, Henderson, NV, and a Funeral Mass 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 6, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Henderson, NV.
Arrangements under the direction of Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary, Henderson, NV.
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