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Philip Jaquish Obituary
Philip Michael Jaquish, 77, of Bear Lake, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Paul Oliver Living and Rehabilitation Center, in Frankfort. He was born March 28, 1947, in Frankfort, the son of Philip Edward and Wanda Eileen (Eley) Jaquish. He graduated from Pennfield High School, Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1965. Philip was a Vietnam War veteran who served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a Field Artillery Operations Man and earned the rank of Sergeant. Philip retired as the electrical inspector for Benzie County. Before that he was an electrical contractor. In his spare time, Philip enjoyed gardening, splitting firewood, and helping others. He had an incredible knack for solving problems and could fix just about anything. In the winter, he enjoyed serving as the lead electrician for “Sparkle in the Park” for 20 years. Most of all, Philip loved to spend time with his family.
On August 13, 1966, in Bear Lake, he married Pauline J. Reed who survives him. He is also survived by: two children, Patricia (John) Daugherty, of Benzonia, and Philip J.R. (Nicole) Jaquish, of Interlochen; eight grandchildren, Rebekah (Theodore Jacob) Cline, Justus Daugherty, Liberty Daugherty, Michael Daugherty, Daniel Daugherty, Emmett Jaquish, Cossette Jaquish, and Wyatt Jaquish; three great-grandchildren, Theodore, Charlotte, and Norah Cline; siblings, Nellie Thomas of Interlochen, Oscar (Connie) Jaquish of Interlochen, Jerry (Joy) Jaquish of White Cloud, Jeanette McNinch of Benzonia, and Cynthia (David) Wright of Interlochen; nieces and nephews, Robert Lee Thomas, Timothy Thomas, Melissa Johnson, Susan Cooper, David Jaquish, Jason Jaquish, Nathan Jaquish, Jerry Jaquish, Stephanie Jaquish, Yvette Jaquish, Renae Sutton, Heather Middleton, Fred McNinch, Paul Jaquish, Randy Wright, Lindsay Rice, Julia Wright, Rick Koon, Tom Koon, and Connie Eno; and many great-nieces and nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, in Beulah, with the Pastor Caleb Simerson officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until time of services at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home.
The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, in Beulah, is in charge of arrangements.
www.bennett-barzfuneralhome.com.
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Arlene Kohler
April 5, 2025
Dear Pauline, Tricia, JR & family: Very saddened to hear of Phillip's passing. I remember him as the strong, silent type, standing ready in the background ready to help wherever help was needed. He was a kind man and a very hard worker, and it was obvious he loved his wife and children very much. Praying the God of Comfort will be with you all at this time sorrow. He isnow resting in the arms Jesus.
JULIE DODSON
April 3, 2025
Wishing the entire family, high lifted prayers. May God put his strong calming hands on each of your shoulders as you walk through these difficult times of loss.
Rich Kohler
March 31, 2025
Psalm 23. "The Lord is my Shepard, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He maketh me to walk in paths of righteousness for his namesake. Thou I walk through the valley of death, I fear no evil. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies. They annointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
God will bless, watch over and take care of your family - just as you did Phil. Rest in peace till we meet again.
Rich, Arlene, Tiffany and Peter Kohler
Robert Thomas
March 26, 2025
Uncle Phil was a good uncle. Helped me out learning to do electrical work quite a bit and was good to work with.
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Rita Brisbin
March 26, 2025
Phil was a true patriot. We enjoyed many hours with him and Pauline, Branson is a great memory. The Jaquish, Edwards, and us, what a time we had. Many dinners and rides around Manistee County. We worked with Phil on Bear Lake Days, (he built the stage), did a lot of the heavy work, and Sparkle in the Park. We would worry about how to run the lights so they could be plugged in, his answer was always with a grin, "you put up the lights, I'll figure out how to make them light."
He will be remembered by many as a kind soul.
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