Cowlitz County WA Archives Obituaries.....Phillips, Donald Ray  February 21, 2006
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P. J. Stepp steppmom5@hotmail.com June 2, 2006, 10:41 pm

Published in The Daily News on 2/24/2006.     www.tdn.com/obits
Don passed away at the age of 56 on Wednesday, February 21, 2006.
	 	
Don was a truly remarkable man whose life touched and inspired his family, 
friends and co-workers for 56 years.  His authenticity, compassion and grace 
blessed so many of us for so long-his spirit truly buoys us every day. Don 
Phillips was employed by Glacier NW from the Vancouver, WA plant for 30 years 
and his final position with the company was Chief Dispatcher. 

A Memorial Service for Don will be held Saturday, February 25, 2006 from 2- 
4:30 at New Hope Community Church. 11731 SE Stevens Rd, Portland, OR, I-205-
Sunnyside Clackamas Area. 

The significance of Donnie's life came primarily from his relationships with 
the people whose lives he influenced. He had a very strong sense of himself 
that was balanced with a genuine and disarming humbleness. All of these 
qualities brought him closer to family, friends & colleagues. More than anyone 
else I know, Don walked his talk of listening, caring and bringing out the best 
in others. He built friendships and collaborative relationships that have stood 
for decades through all of life's twists and turns, adversity and success. Don 
leaves us so much the better for having known him and having shared our lives 
with him. He brought out the best in us, just as he shared his remarkable 
wisdom, love and light with us. 

Don is preceded in death by a twin brother, John Phillips and his father, 
Harrison Phillips. 

He is survived by his wife, Teri, of 16 years and Phillips family members: 
mother, Odell Muir and brother, Jack Phillips; his children, Dahn & Dan 
Devlaeminck, Donald & Lesslie Phillips, Laura & Bruce Garrette, 3 stepchildren, 
Karen Siebert, Todd Robanske, Troy & Ellisa Robanske; 15 Grandchildren; nephew, 
Shawn Phillips and niece, Janae Phillips. Don had lots of other family: The 
Olsons, mother-in-law, Dolores; Sister & Brother in-laws: Mason & Debra Olson, 
Danna Leisman & Roger Leisman, Laura Schultz, Mark Schultz and many nieces & 
nephews. 

Donnie will really be missed in our family. He was the Best & I love you Donnie 
so much~Teri. 

	


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