Carol Jean Phillips
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| November 20, 1939 ~
June 29, 2011 |
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June 30, 2011 |
 Carol
Jean Phillips, 71, passed away at her Naples
area home on June 29, 2011. Services will be
held at 5 p.m. Monday, July 11, at the Mountain
Springs Church in Bonners Ferry.
She is survived by her loving husband, Richard
W. Phillips, her loving children Phillip, Jenny,
Holly (Belinda), Joseph, Stephen and Christopher
and 14 grandchildren and 14+ great
grandchildren.
Carol was born November 20, 1939, in Marshfield,
Massachussets, to Janet M. (Harrison) Williams
and Oswald B. Williams. Carol graduated from
Marshfield High School in 1958.
Being a former Navy spouse, Carol lived in many
different states; but wherever she was she made
that her home and gained many lifelong friends.
Most recently she and her husband had lived in
Cincinnati, Ohio; Wheatland, Missouri, and they
made Naples, Idaho, their permanent home for the
past eight years.
In the 1960s Carol and Richard knew each other
within a group of friends, she and he each
having a different “significant other” at the
time. Time went by and the friends went their
separate ways.
She and he each married another, but 29 years
later those marriages were no longer. Richard
and Carol met again… and it was “Neat!"
They were again fast friends and were married on
July 21, 1990; they enjoyed 21 years of life
together while participating in many different
activities, such as visiting family and friends,
exploring the wilderness, traveling, bowling,
reading; just to list a few.
Carol had a passion for many things, the first
of which were her strong faith in God and her
desire to know Him better; and her love for her
family and friends. She was easily loved by so
many people throughout her life. She had an
outgoing and friendly personality and laughs and
smiles which were contagious to us all.
She would easily and willingly speak a kind word
or make and send a card to cheer or lift you up.
Whatever the situation she was straightforward
and would tell you her thoughts from her heart.
She was a blessing to so many of us. Her love
for animals great and small was obvious from the
beginning. Her further interests included making
beautiful intricate quilts which she gave to
many as an "I love you" or a "thank you" or just
because she cared.
She would knit hats and socks for people in
need. She loved to sew; and crafting of all
kinds rounded out her days. She also enjoyed
canning the fruits and vegetables that she and
her husband Richard grew in their garden.
Carol was an enthusiastic bowler. She had been a
team member in bowling leagues throughout the
years including the Missouri Women’s Bowling
Assoc., and more recently the USBC Women’s
League here in Naples.
She was amazingly strong to the end by the Grace
of God. Her family and friends will dearly miss
her as she now rests peacefully with her Savior,
Jesus Christ or Lord. We thank you Lord for this
assurance.
Family and friends are invited to sign Carol’s
book at
www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of
Bonners Ferry Funeral Home. |
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