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T. Ward Phillips

Des Moines

T. Ward Phillips, 82, died on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center.

Ward was a life-long resident of Des Moines, born on February 26, 1931. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and the University of Iowa. He was an investment banker at Central National Bank, Allied Insurance Company and Statesman Investment Advisors. He was a past President of the Iowa Investment Banker's Association and served on various community boards.

He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Des Moines Club and Wakonda Club. Ward especially enjoyed being with family and friends in Colorado, Clear Lake and Arizona.

Left to celebrate his life are his wife, of 61 years, Helen Parker Phillips; daughter, Polly Phillips; son, Ward Phillips and his wife, Laurie all of Des Moines; daughter, Betsy Henritze and her husband, Mike of Vail, Colorado; grandchildren, Andrew Knoche, Ward Phillips IV (Alyssa), Charlie Phillips (Whitney), Erin Grace (Tom) and Sam Henritze (Brittany); great grandson, Hudson Phillips; and a sister, Marilyn Cameron of Ithaca, New York and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Elizabeth Burt.

A private family celebration of his life will be held. In accordance with Ward's wishes, he has been cremated and he desired that there be no funeral, just good memories.

The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Ramsey Village and the entire staff at Methodist North 4 for their care and compassion. Online condolences are welcome at www.ilescares.com.

Published by the Des Moines Register from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2013.
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Ward, Sorry for your loss,
Chuck Bumpilori

December 19, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to your family.

Tim and EJ Lillwitz

December 12, 2013

Sincere sympathy to the Phillips family. May God bless and bring you peace.

Sandy & Jeff Dreyer

December 12, 2013

Helen,

So sorry to hear about Ward's passing. We think about you two often. What wonderful times and memories spent with you over the years.

Know that we send our prayers.

Much love,

Paul and Loret Berghoff

Paul Berghoff

December 10, 2013

My sympathy to the Phillips. I always had a nice laugh with Ward. May he fly with angels.

Dani McKeehan

December 10, 2013

Whitney Phillips

December 10, 2013

It was such a pleasure to get to know grandpa T. Ward Phillips in the short time I got know him. What a funny and charming man he was. Hudson, his great grandson, loved visiting him at Ramsey. Charlie and I are so happy he got to know T. Ward at the beginning of his life.

Whitney Phillips

December 10, 2013

My deepest condolences. My thoughts are with the family in this time of grief.

John Sandblom

December 10, 2013

I remember Ward as a true gentlemen and a fun light hearted man. God Bless

Jeff Markel

December 10, 2013

Peace be with you all

David Bagby

December 10, 2013

Our sympathies go out to the Phillips family and your loss.

Renetta and Mike Chiodo

December 10, 2013

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