He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean conflict; then as a civil servant, United States Air Force. He retired in 1981, after reaching the position of GS-14; Assistant Comptroller, Aerospace Defense Command. Late in his career, he was awarded the Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service, the highest award for civilian service to the Air Force.
Phil was an elder and deacon in the First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs and more recently a member of Hope Church in Holland, MI.
Phil loved music, especially of the swing era, and was an avid composer and bridge player. He enjoyed tennis, photography and his family. He held dual citizenship in the United States and Brazil, and though he was committed to life-long participation in civic duty in this country, he was also very proud of his Brazilian heritage. He was known for his kindness, sense of humor and engaging story-telling ability.
Phil is survived by four children, Alan Landes (Connie), Dinah Fisher (Thomas), Perry Landes (Pamela) and Nancy Hill (John). He also had six grandchildren and two great-grand children. He was preceded in death by his parents Philip and Margaret Landes, his siblings Pauline Browne, George Landes and Mary Elizabeth Hodgkiss, and his grandson James Allen.
There will be a memorial service at Hope Church, 77 W. 11th St. Holland MI, on September 7th at 11:00 a.m. with a reception prior, at 10:00. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the BrightFocus Foundation. https://www.brightfocus.org/
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