PHILBROOK, PETER J. 'PETE' Peter J. 'Pete' Philbrook (74) of Gainesville, FL departed this plane of existence and entered the next phase of his cosmic journey on August 10, 2017. Pete leaves his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, Ben, Julie and Fox; his father Royce C. 'Pete' Philbrook; Ben's...
Such an amazing teacher who gave so many of us a chance to learn life lessons, debate a few points, and to just take time and think. You will be missed but your wise words still guide us everyday.
Margaret Holt
August 25, 2017 | OCALA, FL
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Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Betty keener Mullins
August 25, 2017 | Bonaire, GA
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You were a great teacher and you'll be truly missed. North Marion's finest. GO COLTS
Dominque Springer
August 23, 2017 | Anthony, FL
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Bobby n Darlene wish you peace
Darlene n Bobby
August 22, 2017 | Miami, FL
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Teresa Hancock Doty
August 22, 2017 | Phoenix, AZ
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My sincere condolences to Ben, Julie and Fox, Pete's dad, Tish, his sisters, Staci, and his many friends! I worked with Pete for 17 years at North Marion High, and I treasure every conversation we had over those early years. We bonded over our passion for science fiction, liberal causes, and local teacher politics and our union. Those years with Pete and the rest of the Colt gang were wonderful! He amazed so many of us with his sharp humor, his satirical bent, his lawyer-ing mind, his...
Brenda Dilley
August 22, 2017 | Ocala, FL | Coworker
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Memories are precious...
Debbie Manes
August 21, 2017 | Leesburg
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Life is what you make it, a legacy of frankness,honesty, and patriotism is what I feel you left with so many students! Your shirts will forever be remember and the Gator bait song first day of school.
Ashley Roden Johnson
August 21, 2017 | Anthony, FL
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Missing you brother, it still seems so unreal. Will miss your big laugh. Always so much larger than life. Never to be forgotten.