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Edith "Edie" Phillips

Half Moon Bay, California

1932 - 2015

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Edith "Edie" Phillips

July 23, 1932 - Sept. 8, 2015

Edie was the original Co-Chair of the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival. She also spearheaded the restoration of the historic Johnston House and was Hospitality Chair at Filoli and President of Thimble Collectors International. Survived by her...

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Edie, I have some sad news, but since I believe and know that you are surely up in heaven. would you be on the "lookout" for my sweet husband , Kent Roberts, who just recently passed away, ironically on 9/11/2019. The same day the Twin Towers fell in NYC, several years before. I asked him not to go to work that day, because most businesses in the City would likely be closed because of fears of terrorism, but he went in anyway, out of dedication, but as predocted, they closed for the day,...

Enjoying lunch al fresco

Edie was a wonderful friend to me and my family. As we were going through very difficult times dealing with my son's sickness, she was there to pray with me and for my son and to lift us up with her smiles and caring. She always encouraged Mike to keep on even when his pain was so overwhelming that he wasn't sure he could make it. Edie, you will be missed by me and my family.

Edie with the Re-Purposed Weber we made for the Balcony Garden Entry at the San Mateo County Fair

My dear friend Edie, how strong you were in your struggle with your health. You showed everyone so much determination to not give up or give in. And, all while continuing to go about your life in you kind way. Your community contributions will not soon be forgotten, especially the legacy you left as your mark on Half Moon Bay. Not only were you passionate when it came to figuring out a way to "beautify" Main Street with the inception of the 1st Pumpkin Festival but also with your...

EDIE PHILLIPS AT CYPRESS MEADOWS IN MOSS BEACH

EDIE PHILLIPS SHOWING HER BUTTERFLY THIMBLE COLLECTION AT THE TCI CONVENTION

EDIE PHILLIPS WITH HER BAY AREA THIMBLE SOCIETY

EDIE PHILLIPS ON THE BACK DECK OF HER HALF MOON BAY HOME

KIM AND EDIE PHILLIPS, AT HER HOME IN HALF MOON BAY

EDIE PHILLIPS WITH HER RE-PURPOSED WEBER IN BACKGROUND