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Philip Carey Lansing Born August 4, 1929 to Stans and Catherine Carey, Philip Carey died October 19, 2010 at the age of 81. He served his country in the Naval Reserves and was a Lansing resident for the past 47 years. He was the owner/operator of several Culligan Franchises since 1953. Philip was a devoted member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who cherished time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Philip is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis; sons Michael, Mark, and Matt; and his grandchildren, Chris, Catie, Shawn Carey, and Breanna Weber. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lansing. The family will receive friends Friday, from 6:00-8:00 in the evening at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Thomas Grade School, 915 Alton Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 or Lansing Catholic High School, 501 N. Marshall St, Lansing, MI 48912 in memory of Philip. Please visit www.gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com to sign the guest book for his family.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Oct. 20, 2010.

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Mike & Cathy Carson

October 26, 2010

I met Phil and Mrs. Carey at the Culligan dealership in Daytona Beach 31 yrs.ago working for his son Michael. Phil was an awesome human being and he and I would work at times in the plant, at the car washes, and the pool store in NSB. Phil would get in and work right along with you never seeming to bother him at all. He'd get in and get the job done. He taught me alot on those times, and I always had the deepest of respect for him and Mrs. Carey. He loved and cherished his sons and adored his wife of 60 yrs. His devoted family will miss him greatly and I have lost a great friend in Mr. Carey. My life will forever be richer for having known you. R.I.P. Phil and I thank you... Mike & Cathy

October 26, 2010

I met Phil and Mrs.Carey when I started work at Culligan in Daytona Beach,Fl. for his son Michael 31 yrs.ago. He was a wonderful human being and many a times him and I would do work at the plant,car washes and pool store in NSB. he was so willing to help out whatever the need was and I must say he taught me alot during that time. I must say he loved his children to the fullest and adored his wife. He will be greatly missed by his devoted family but I also have lost a great friend in Mr. Carey. Mike and Cathy Carson Port Orange, Fl.

October 25, 2010

Our hearts go out to the Carey family, Phil was a great person, the head of a great family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dennis and Renee' Rupert, Hillsdale, Mi

October 22, 2010

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Eash family

Mechelle

October 22, 2010

I am so sorry to hear to hear of Pete's passing.
My heart is with all of you at this time

Don & Roberta Karger

October 22, 2010

Phil was always one of the most gracious and respected Culligan Dealers in the Culligan System. May peace be with him and his family.

October 21, 2010

So sorry to hear of Phil's passing, our hearts go out to you and your family, he will be sadly missed, what a great person!!

Perry and Nancy Gordon....Coldwater, Mi

October 21, 2010

To the Carey family, we offer our condolences. I will truly miss Phil and will always remember him, Wayne & Sheila Sakuta (Linden, Mi.)

October 21, 2010

Our thoughts and prays are with you now - sorry to hear of your loss
Tom & Cindy Smith - Vincennes, In

October 21, 2010

Very sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Ron & Belinda Richardson Ft Walton Beach,Fl

David Epperson

October 20, 2010

To the entire Carey family, sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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