I just learned of his passing. I was one of his elementary students at Campus School in Bellingham. When I moved on to Jr. High, I took more French and we were to pick a French name. My name of course was Rene. I'm sorry for your loss. He holds a special place in my memories.
Harte Bressler
October 07, 2017 | Bellingham, WA
Dear Phyllis
Please accept my condolences for your loss. When my family was very young we spent many happy hours together in Seattle with Rene's young boys and our two children, Mary kay and Peter. Rene' was a very special person and will be missed
rosemary Dahlquist
November 20, 2016 | Bellingham, WA
Phyllis and family,
So sorry to hear about Rene'. We always had such a good time when he was around. We were fortunate that our paths crossed. We wish you well as you go through this trying time
Gary and Artheia Hageman
Gary and Artheia Hageman
November 15, 2016 | Claremore, OK
Phyllis, so sorry to read that you lost your husband recently. Please accept our condolences as we wish you well.
Dianna Kannady Eshelman
Dianna Kannady Eshelman
November 08, 2016 | Tomball, TX
Ed and Irene Davis
November 06, 2016 | Hodgen, OK
Prayers for the family.
Rachel Kardokus
November 06, 2016 | Howe, OK
Sorry for your loss Mrs. Phyllis. We're thinking of you during this time.
Jake Gillham
November 06, 2016 | Poteau, OK
I will always remember Rene's smile. My prayers are for peace and comfort for his family
Donna Deaton
November 06, 2016 | Poteau, OK
Rene’ Philippart of Poteau, Oklahoma was born November 28, 1937 in Leige, Belgium to Angelo and Blanche Philippart and passed away November 2, 2016 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 78.
He is survived by:
His wife:Phyllis Philippart of the home
Three sons:Clayton Philippart of Gold Beach, OregonCharles Philippart and wife Sara of Monroe, WashingtonMichael Philippart and wife Andrea of Olympia, Washington
One step-son:Rob Babcock and wife Amy of Talmage, Utah
One step-daughter:Krissie Babcock of Lander Wyoming
Seven grandchildren:Ryan and Danielle PhilippartAva and Addison PhilippartAnnabeth BabcockMeghan and Sullivan Hughes
Rene’ was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Claude, Thierry, Paul, and Andre’ Philippart. He first visited the United States of America in 1953 when he was sixteen as the guest of the U.S. Colonel who was instrumental in liberating Belgium from Germany. He attended and graduated from Bellingham High School in Washington two years later. Returning to Belgium immediately to fulfill his eighteen month military duty, he held onto his love of America and dream of naturalization. On April 27, 1964, he became an American citizen. He attended college and graduated with a BS in Education from Western Washington State University, where he started the first conversational French classes for elementary students. After a few years in the teaching profession, an opportunity arose for Rene' to join a brokerage firm in Washington. He excelled in trading, and eventually he opened his own firm, Marshall Davis, Inc. After retirement, he began teaching business courses at Carl Albert State College.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Carl Albert State College for business student scholarships. CASC, Attention Mandy Roberts, 1507 South McKenna, Poteau, OK 74953. HodggfgdddHsdklfnasd
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