Phillip Ross COLEMAN

I was a member of Phil & Claudia's bible study. The study was a real family of believers with great insight thanks to both of their study and preparation. Phil and his wonderful photography were always in my sights and I fell in love with 'Harrington Otter" which was on the wall in their great room. One bible study evening I came in and realized that the photograph was gone. I thought that Phil had sold it and I was sad. He told me that it was hanging in a cafe that we would all go to...

He was the BEST A and P professor ever. Thank you Dr. Coleman for such a wonderful education. Virginia Avila (Figueroa)

Truly the best teacher I ever had he was exceptional-Bio 1A at Sacramento City College. Had a true passion for biology which rubbed off on his students. If you took Coleman's class you were head and shoulders above the other students. he was demanding. The only bio teacher that had his students memorize respiration cycles-citric acid cycle, hydrogen transport cycle, etc.

I worked with Phil at SCC as the Lab Tech in Biology. I called him a "student maniac" and he would do anything to help students learn.
My condolences to Claudia.

Phil was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful guy. I saw him as a mentor and a colleague. His sense of humor was amazing! I loved his sense of evolution as God's scheme. I and Emilie send our thoughts to Claudia.

At Highlands High Phil taught me chemistry, biology, and photography, and he was my swimming coach. But far more than that, he was my friend and my mentor. He was one of the greatest souls I have ever known. I will miss him, until we meet again.

We thank God for Phil's willingness to live out his faith in our Lord, Jesus. When Hank and I were young believers Phil and Claudia befriended us. We had the privilege of seeing them talk the talk and walk the walk of following Christ. Our prayers go with the family during this time.

Where do I start, Phil, I will truly miss our shooting adventures and camping with you. Your wisdom and fantastic conversations will forever stick with me. You were a master storyteller and will remain my favorite firepit music listening buddy. I just wish we could have done it one more time. But the lord calls us home on his time not ours.I hope and dream to live the life as you did. See you again old friend..

My Dear Claudia,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I think about you all the time. Keep strong!