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Philip Brodie Obituary


BRODIE, PHILIP DEAN
Fenton

Philip Dean Brodie, age 83, of Fenton, passed away October 20, 2013. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 25, 2013 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Interment to follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be held 2-5 PM Wednesday, 2-4 PM and 6-8PM Thursday and 10 AM until time of service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Curtis-Wolverton VFW Post #3243. Philip was born on September 23, 1930 in Flint, the
son of Lloyd F. and Esther L. (Meeboer) Brodie. He married Wanda Henry on June 19, 1954. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the
Korean War and was a lifetime member of the Curtis-Wolverton VFW Post #3243. Philip retired after 33 years of working in the General Motors- Fisher Body Division as a Quality Inspector. He loved to fish on Lake Fenton, hunt, watch soap operas along with all Michigan sports, eat long john donuts and Milky Way bars, and gamble at the Soaring Eagle Casino. Surviving are: wife of 59 years, Wanda Brodie; two daughters, Phyllis Brodie of Ft. Myers, FL, Barbara Brodie of Mt. Pleasant, son David and wife Sharlene Brodie of Fenton, daughter-in-law Cindy Brodie of Swartz Creek; sister, Rita Wylie of Monroe; grandchildren, Roxanne Szabo, Ryan Nielson, Lisa and Troy Selden, Danny Brodie, Stephanie and Lovern Phelps, Travis and Stephen Brodie; great grandchildren Amber, Phillip and Joey Szabo, Nathan Nielson, Lovern Phelps III, Sara Selden and several nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents;
son Stephen; sisters, Barbara McGinnis, Doris McWilliams, and Joy Waltrip. Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page of
www.sharpfuneralhomes.com



Published by Flint Journal from Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2013.
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Remembering the Brodie family back when we were neighbors on Margaret Dr. May your family find peace and comfort in your loving memories.

Jack and Paulette Edwards

October 26, 2013

Dave, Sharlene and all,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lee & Rhonda (Groesser) Nunn

October 24, 2013

Wanda & family
I was so sorry to read of Phil's death. You are in my prayers

Marsha Johnson

October 24, 2013

Dear Wanda and Rita
So sorry to hear of your loss, You have wonderful memories to keep Phil in your hearts forever
Love. In Christ! Hugo n Rita

Hugo n Rita Brackrog

October 23, 2013

Dear Wanda and Rita
So sorry to hear of your loss, You have wonderful memories to keep Phil in your hearts forever
Love. In Christ! Hugo n Rita

Brackrog

October 23, 2013

Wanda & Rita: We all grew up together and I have some wonderful memories of you both and Phil.

Marylin Bennett Taylor

October 22, 2013

Phil, I knew you when I was 17 years old. Much has past since then. I hope your passing was peaceful and that your family will go on with your spirit by their side.

October 22, 2013

sherry wasserman

October 22, 2013

so sorry for your loss, take comfort in warm memories.

sherry wasserman

October 22, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your loved one. May your memories bring you comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Mary Bellamy-Berlanga

October 22, 2013

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