Phelon J. Malouf

Phelon J. Malouf 1916 ~ 2008 Phelon Joseph Malouf passed away peacefully on October 28, 2008. Phelon was born in Salt Lake City on March 27, 1916, the son of Nasif and Aneesa Malouf.He spent his early years working on the family farm in Sevier County. The family was well known in the area for the quality of their produce and their honesty and hard work. Phelon was active in the Future Farmers of America. In 1934 he took first place nationally in the Future Farmers of America speech competition. His brother, Ray, had won second place nationally the preceding year. Phelon received his Ph.D. in educational psychology in 1952 and spent his professional career at the University of Utah, where, for years, he was director of the counseling center. He is remembered fondly by the countless students whose lives he helped shape. In 1981, Phelon retired from the university and embarked on a happy and productive retirement. His garden was his pride and joy and proved that he hadn't lost his green thumb. He was an avid hiker and knew every trail in the Wasatch Mountains intimately. Many of us remember pleasant days trying to keep up with him as he scaled his beloved mountains. He is remembered by many people for his numerous acts of kindness- many lives are better for having been touched by him. Phelon spoke fondly of the daughter of Dan and Margaret Baker whom he used to see at Fish Lake, where her father ran the boat house. After their first date, Beatrice returned home and told her mother that she had just gone out with the man she was going to marry. Phelon and Bea began their married life together on June 26, 1942. Their marriage lasted for 66 years. Phelon is survived by his wife, Bea, and by four children and their spouses and children- Margaret and Dale King, David Malouf and Juliana Taymans, John and Carol Malouf, and Don and Linda Malouf. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, whom he was looking forward to meeting. He is also survived by a brother, Ray Malouf, and a sister Delores Kattar. The family would like to thank the staff at Holladay Healthcare for the care they have givan to Phelon and Bea for the last several years. Phelon would have appreciated donations to the Alzheimer's Association in the name of his wife Bea, 845 East 4800 South, Suite 120, SLC, Utah 84107. A funeral service will be held Mon. 11 a.m. at the Neil O'Donnell & sons Mortuary, 372 Ea. 100 So., where friends and relatives may visit Sun. 4-6 p.m. and Mon. one hour prior to the service. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Ave & 'N' St.