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06/19/1938
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Phillip Christoph Obituary
CHRISTOPH,
Phillip J.
"Big John"
(Age 72)
Passed away March 1, 2011 in Portland, OR. He was born June 19, 1938 in Spokane, WA to Bill and Irene Christoph. He was a lifetime Spokane resident and served in the US Air Force from 1955 to 59. He worked as a dump truck driver as a member of Teamsters Local #690 for over 40 years, retiring in 2000. He loved stock car racing as well as NASCAR, and enjoyed wintering in Arizona and summering in Kettle Falls. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Bea Christoph of Spokane; seven children, Kym Christiansen (Ross) of Spokane, Mark Christoph (Phyllis) of Indio, CA, Dixie Wopperer of Lynnwood, WA, Nikki Thompson (Gary) of West Seattle, WA, Cathy Heinle (Trent) of Spokane, Luke Christoph of West Seattle, Bartley Deen (Chuck) of Spokane, Rick Deen of Spokane; 15 grand-children; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Rick Wanrow, Art Wanrow, Bob Robinson (Nancy), Jerry Wilson; and his #1 loves, Dante, Bones and Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Helen Wilson; brother-in-law, Jerry Wanrow; son, John John Christoph; and daughter, Wanda Deen. Memorial Services will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 12, 2011 in the Alwin Chapel at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 N. Monroe St., www.hazenjaeger.net. Memorial contributions may be made to SpokAnimal.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Christoph
Kym Christiansen
February 27, 2025
Dad tomorrow will be 14yrs since you passed it sure don´t seem that long but I still think about you every day. Love and miss you
Kristen Ruder
March 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! John was a great man!
Sharon Gibson
March 6, 2011
Hey Big John I know you and Hoot will have a great time in heaven with all your dump truck drivers and racer have fun my friend in Gods home
March 6, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Phillip J. Christoph for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
Dixie Christoph-Wopperer
March 6, 2011
Dad,
I miss you so much, though you are in our hearts and memory you will be so missed. I was telling someone the other day how when we were little and we spent the summers at Deer Lake. All the kids in camp would line up for they knew Big John would be home with big nickels for them all. You use to get rolls of quarters and hand them out to every kid in the park. Then we would run to the little store and get our bag of candy. It is memories like that we all remember. Big John, the gentle giant I remember my friend called you. You will never be forgotten. I Love You Dad
Balaji Nagarajan
March 6, 2011
My heartfelt condolences Dixie. I have not known much about your dad but "Big John" seems to have been a great personality and a very caring person. He will certainly be missed. May his soul rest in peace.
Nancy(Cajun) West
March 6, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.. Blessings to you and yours.
Jon Hendry
March 5, 2011
John,
You were a good man, friend, father in law and Grampa to my kids. You were always truthful and helpful.
You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Katie Sandvig
March 5, 2011
You will be very missed Big John,
Katie Sandvig
Katie Sandvig
March 5, 2011
You will be much missed by all,
Katie Sandvig
Missy Smith
March 5, 2011
I am so sorry for the loss of your father, husband, and my son Alex Christoph's grandpa. Love you all and you will be in my prayers. Big Jon was a wonderful man and will be missed. Love you all Missy, Katie,Luke,Alex and Tia
Cathy Christoph-Heinle
March 5, 2011
Dad, you will be missed.
March 5, 2011
Dad, for the longest time growing up we had our differences but as time passed and we both got older things changed drastically for us. I was so proud to be your daughter and have you as my dad. My heart is aching knowing you are not with me except in my memories. I will never forget you or Feb 3,2011 when you told me you loved me for the first time instead of you just saying " me to" when ever I would say I love you dad. You go rest in peace with your parents, sister and John John. Tell them all Hi for us . You might be gone from my sight but you will never be gone from my heart, I will miss you so much , I will always be there to help Bea and your precious dogs. I LOVE YOU and will miss you terribly, you will always be in my heart...your daughter Kym
Amber De Leon
March 5, 2011
Rest in peace my dear, sweet grandfather...you touched our lives and we were all better people for it. I am honored to be your granddaughter and blessed for the moments that I got to spend with you. I love you forever grandpa...Gone, but never forgotten...
Phillip & Peggy Wilson
March 5, 2011
Phillip & Peggy Wilson (Tumwater, WA)
March 5, 2011
will be missed by all my family lorelei
Cathy Christoph-Heinle
March 5, 2011
Dad, I love you with all my heart and soul.
Kym Christiansen
March 5, 2011
Dad for the longest time growing up we had our dislikes but as time passed and we both got older things changed
between us drastically. I was so proud to be your daughter and have you as my dad. My heart is aching knowing you are not with me except in my memories. I will never forget you or feb 3rd 2011 when you said the words I love you for the
first time to me without it just being the words " me to" when I
would tell you I love you. You
go rest in peace with your parents,sister and John John.
You might be gone from my
sight but you will never be gone
from my heart.I will miss you
so much and I will always be there for Bea and your dogs for you. I LOVE YOU and will
miss you terribly. You will
always be in my heart. your
daughter KYM
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