Derek Philbert

Dear Philberts, It´s amazing to think we lost Derek ten years ago. I was thinking of Derek today and his incredible music talent on saxophone and other instruments. He was amazing to watch do a solo. I can only imagine as a parent and brother the experience of your loss. I´m grateful I could know him. I have great faith and hope we will be able to see him again. That will be a joyous reunion. Sending my thoughts & prayers, Matthew Peterson

Your family is my family. Your children are my children. Your boys are my boys brothers. I can't begin to know what you think of when the world is quiet. My heart aches for you all. Derek will be in our hearts forever. We love you all and pray for moments of grand memories and laughter of your wonderful son. We love you Derek and we will miss you more than you will ever know.

Derek and I were friends in middle school and high school and even though we were not as good friends in high school he always would treat you like you were his best friend. There are not too many people with his kindness and joy of living. He will be missed.

Derek, you are forever in my heart & prayers. Thank you for being such a great, sweet, caring, funny & attentive cousin to all of your cousins, including my Sara.

Your memory, spirit & presence will live on forever in many hearts.

You made the world a brighter place. I am sure I will see you again one day & I will join you in playing with the heavenly and tamed beautiful animals in Heaven.

My thoughts & prayers go out to the beautiful and sweet Philberts. You...

Derek was funny, creative, highly intelligent and played a mean game of mud football. Our family will miss Derek's presence on this planet. The Philbert family is in our thoughts and prayers. We share their grief. Lisa Corbett, Loren & Paul Saunders.