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1934
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2011
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PHILLIP GOERTZ Obituary
He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Marty; his children, Jeffrey, Ronald and his wife Carrie, their chidlren, John and Jennifer, Steven and his wife Deanna, and their children Brandi, Lindsay, Kelsey, Danielle, Cali, and Anna, and due in August, great-grandson Joey; and Trudy.
Phil was born on October 13, 1934 in Cleveland, OH. He had a 22 ½ year career in the United States Air Force as a weather officer, retiring as a Major. He was stationed across the country as well as Thailand and Germany. His lifelong passion, though, was the Boy Scouts of America. From being a Scout as a youth, earning Scouting's highest honor - Eagle Scout, through volunteering as an adult, being awarded the Silver Beaver, to a second career as a Professional Scouter in Seattle and Skagit and Island Districts, he has maintained a continuous membership in this great organization.
Over the past 20 years, he was an active participant in the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon, including being the Club Secretary for many years. He will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society, Boy Scouts of America, or the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon.
A memorial mass will be held Saturday, May 21, 2011, 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mount Vernon. A reception will follow at St. Joseph Center.
Please share your thoughts of Phil and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com.
Arrangments are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.
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Memories and Condolences
for PHILLIP GOERTZ
Anita Fein
May 21, 2011
Marty, Trudy and the entire Goetz family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss, but always remember the good times and that he will live in your hearts forever. May he be angel by your side always.
Susan Kollai
May 20, 2011
Dearest Goertz Family, My Love and prayers go out to each and every one of you in the Death of Uncle Phil. Lean on your Family and Friends. They are everything and will get you through this Great Loss. Love You Always Sue
May 20, 2011
Marty,
Condolences to you and your family. I hope the memories of your 53 years together bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Eleanor M., Kew Gardens, New York
DeAnn Long
May 19, 2011
Trudy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place. Again I am sorry.
Laura Schetter
May 19, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. I know you have many wonderful memories of your years together to help see you through these sad times. Hugs and Prayers
May 19, 2011
My condolencees to the Goertz family on your loss.
Ruth O'Brien
Pat
May 19, 2011
The world's loss is Heaven's gain. God speed Phil. Much love to your family.
Tom and Anita Kemmy
May 18, 2011
May God be with you.
Thanna Rivers
May 18, 2011
A life well lived, a man well loved. What a hole in the world his passing leaves. I am so sorry Marty and family.
Shem & Suzanne Heller
May 18, 2011
Trudy and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. Your father always held a special place in my heart; to this day I cannot eat a bowl of “fruit loops” without thinking of him. Treasure the memories and the love he had for you and your family, his service to his Country, his service to the Boy Scouts and the Kiwanis, and everyone that he touched throughout his life, Phillip was a wonderful person to have known.
We salute Phillip, the veteran, husband, father, grandfather and great friend. I will be thing of you and your family on Saturday. Hugs to you Trudy!
Shem & Suzanne Heller
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