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Lucien Phoenix Obituary
U.S. Air Force Retired, 79 of Mesa, passed away January 10, 2011. He was born in San Francisco, California, November 25, 1931, and raised in Ellinwood, Kansas before enjoying a 21 year career in the U.S. Air Force. He served as a fighter pilot, including a tour in Vietnam, and as an instructor pilot, finally retiring from Williams A.F.B. in Arizona in 1972. He was a graduate of Mesa Community College and Arizona State University where he obtained a B.S. in Accounting and an M.B.A. In his finance career, he was controller for Jane Phoenix Real Estate Inc. and Keystone Manufacturing Inc. while also teaching accounting classes at Mesa Community College. Lucien was a member of a number of organizations including the Order of the Daedalians (an organization of military aviators), the Air Force Association, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge 2656, the American Legion, the Mesa Country Club, the Sky Harbor Navigators, the Knights of Columbus, and Resurrection Catholic Parish. Lucien is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane, and five children: Jeri (Donald) Shepard, James (Renee) Phoenix, Joan (Thomas) LaRose, Kathleen (Patrick) Clarkin, and Paul (Suzanne) Phoenix, along with eleven loving grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held at Resurrection Catholic Church located at 3201 S. Evergreen Rd., Tempe, AZ on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley or the Church of the Resurrection Restoration Fund. Arrangements are entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care, Mesa. Condolences may be made at www.mariposagardens.com.
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January 17, 2011
We know Jane Phoenix from our Channel 8 volunteering and she spoke of her husband so fondly and with love. We are sorry for your loss Jane; our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be in your heart always.
Julie Strickland/Rick O'Connor
Gary and Margaret Giuffre
January 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate a man who lived a wonderful life.
Melinda Hawthorne
January 15, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Phoenix family Mindy (Betterton) Hawthorne
January 15, 2011
Jane & family my condolences and prayers are with and for you and your family, I remember the Phoenixs" and you and your family from Ellinwood. Your mother worked at St. Joseph School when I was there attending grade school.I left in 1954 fromEHS I have lived in Scottsdale on and off since that time.I am the eldest son of Norbert &Agnes Staab...Myron Staab
Jack Marquette
January 13, 2011
Jane, my eyes just happened to pick up the picture of Lew as I turned the page this morning. Lew's picture caught my attention. I remember Lew from our wonderful days flying T-38's ay Willy. What a fine good man he was . I liked him and his jovial spirt. Sandy and I remember you as well Jane and your new realestate career. My God bless you and your family. I passed this on to The Duigons and Senkos and they in turn to to the Denends and Loflins. I am sure the word will continue spread as so many will mourn Lew's passing. Through a nickel on the grass! Sincerely Jack & Sandy Marquette.
Russell Schultz
January 13, 2011
Jane and family of Lucien Phoenix.
We are saddened to learn of Lucien's passing and convey our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Lucien was not only a comrade during our Air Force careers, he and Jane were valued friends and I am proud to have served with Lucien.
Jane, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace Lucien.
Russell and Karrie Schultz
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