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Harry "Rick" Philbrook |
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June 11, 1961 ~ January 19, 2017 |
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May 5, 2017 |
Harry ‘Rick’ Philbrook, 55, took flight with the
angels on January 19, 2017, to join the ranks
of those in heaven, with family at his side for
the farewell. Rick died after a year long battle
with cancer he fought until the bitter end. His
service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June
10, at United Methodist Church, 6706 Denver
Street, Bonners Ferry.
Born June 11, 1961, in Boners Ferry, he was
raised in Boundary County and graduated Bonners
Ferry High School. He also graduated from North
Idaho College and Boise State University with
degrees in Business Management.
Rick was an entrepreneur and he relished seeing
his visions grow to fruition. He put his heart
and soul into creating and staring up new
businesses. Rick also enjoyed his role as
project manager in many roles, such as wood
treatment plant, apartment building, lumber
mills, kiln operations, and his latest
employment with Knife River, which was to keep
busy in his spare time.
Rick enlisted in U.S. Marines from 1981-87 as an
Avionics Communication System Technician. His
memberships included the Masonic Lodge and
Shriners, and he was a lifetime member of
National Rifle Association and Idaho Fish &
Game.
Rick’s passion for fishing was unprecedented,
and he loved time on the water at his cabin on
Kootenay Lake, British Columbia.
He excelled in marksmanship, enjoyed hunting,
off-roading, riding his Harley, cruising in his
67’ Camaro and, his latest venture, raising
cows. He was most proud of his three children,
raising them to love motorcycle racing, ice
skating and hockey as much as he did.
Rick is survived by the love of his life, Rita,
amazing children Sarah, Katie and Nathan,
precious grandson Hunter, Rita’s son Brent,
faithful companion Jack, brother Matthew, and
many friends he considered family.
Rick preceded in death by parents Don and Betty.
Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to his staff of
caregivers from Cancer Care Post Falls, where he
was fondly known as "Harry call me Rick," and
Schneidmiller House, who took special care of
him and his family during their time of grief.
Please visit Rick’s online memorial at
www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com to share
thoughts, memories and stories.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to
Hospice of North Idaho or Toys for Tots. |
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