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Philip Weaver Obituary
PHILIP DUAINE WEAVER, loving husband, brother, father, son, uncle and papa, passed away July 23, peacefully at home after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 21st, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Phil is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janis, son, Jeremy (Michelle), daughter, Shawna (Chris); his mother, Doris Weaver; Aunt Rhonda Knott; the loves of his life, grand-children, Kaylee, Tyler, Chandra, and Aiden; and siblings Jim, Ann, Dennis and Gary, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased in death by his father, Duaine Weaver and his Uncle Toby Knott. Phil was a handyman for many years and most recently the owner of Home Plate Sports Cards. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Road from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 27th with private graveside services at the Veteran's National Cemetery on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Weaver
Sponsored by Janis Weaver, his wife.
Janis
July 23, 2025
Today marks 15 years you have been gone. There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss you. So much has happened in these 15 years, graduations, marriages, great grand babies and losses. I know you have watched over us from above and seen it all but it's not the same as if I could share these times with you. I miss you and will love you forever! J
Janis
April 18, 2025
Found out today we are having another great grand daughter. This makes number 7. I know you are watching from above and would have loved each and every one of them! Love you forever, J
Jan
December 18, 2024
Another holiday season without you here to share in the joy of our growing family. Love you forever! J
Janis Weaver
March 24, 2024
It´s been ages since I´ve written on here but I have a story to add. Today I had Jadyn for the afternoon for the first time in a while. We had a great lunch then a little shopping. When we came out of the store there was a dime at the drivers side door of my car. I know you were watching and saw how happy I was to be with her and to celebrate our birthdays! Thanks for the dime and remembering me like I remember you every day. I will miss you and love you forever! J
Janis Weaver
July 19, 2023
Another note from Shawntel. So happy you are watching out for her!
So, this morning was my court hearing for Tricia´s injunction of harassment against me and look what I find just laying on the floor in the garage????? So crazy! Plus I won the case.
Janis Weaver
July 12, 2023
Janis Weaver
July 11, 2023
Message from Shawntel
Look what I found on the ground in San Juan, Puerto Rico??
Janis Weaver
April 21, 2023
Happy birthday in Heaven hope you are Celebrating with the angels! I will forever be grateful for the time we had together. My only regret is that we didn´t have more time. I will love you forever and miss you every day! J
Janis Weaver
March 22, 2023
This was true the day I met you and it´s still true today. I miss you and will love you forever! J
Janis
September 25, 2022
A dime story from Shawna. So happy you are still watching over all of us. Miss you and will love you forever!
Standing in line for food at the game today and I look down and there´s a dime at my foot. Doesn´t seem super odd except the stadium doesn´t accept cash anymore, only electronic payments so it´s not like someone dropped their change!
Janis Weaver
July 22, 2022
Tomorrow will mark 12 years since you passed. There isn´t a day that goes by that I don´t think of you. When I finally get to join you, I´m gonna wrap my arms around you and never let go. I will love you forever, Phil! J
Janis Weaver
September 14, 2021
Grief comes right at you, at first, but then it becomes circular and hits you when you least expect it. The circles of grief begin small and spin quickly. They hit you every few minutes, hours or days. Gradually, the circle widens and begins to slow down. You can go weeks or even months without being totally overwhelmed by grief. But the circle never ends and keeps on spinning when you lose a loved one.
Janis Weaver
July 21, 2021
Well, Friday will be 11 years since you made your trip to Heaven. That´s 4,018 days, 96,432 hours and 5,785,932 minutes. I know you have been watching out for us through the good times and the sad, scary times. I can´t believe we have had 3 marriages in just our little family, several more in the extended family. We have lost a few loved ones and witnesses the birth of several great grand babies. I continue to think of you and miss you every day. I can´t imagine that will change until the day I am able to join you. We will continue to keep your memory alive and continue to watch for dimes! Haha. I love you forever! J
Janis Weaver
August 29, 2020
50 years ago we were getting ready to be married. Me in my mini dress and you in your starched blue shirt. We rode with my parents to the justice of the peace in Sun City. It took him a little time to come to the door which was a little nerve wracking. Come to find out, he had forgotten we were scheduled and was playing cards and drinking cocktails with friends! We were married in his living room. Jim stood up for you, and Sherry Givler for me. My godmother Irene Shannon has to sign for Sherry because she wasn’t old enough. Just like your dad had to sign for you so we could get our marriage license.
The weeks leading up to this were pretty stressful. The confirmation of our pregnancy, the long rides to work with dad when he wouldn’t speak to me, the meeting of our parents to discuss our “situation”. Your mothers offer to help you get away. But I think even then, as young as we were, we knew were we meant to be together and were truly, deeply in love.
We had 40 years of ups and downs, laughter and tears, 2 beautiful babies and a love that continued to grow and last. You are still the love of my life and I miss you every single day. Happy anniversary, honey. I will love you forever. J
Janis Weaver
July 22, 2020
Ten years have gone by. At times it seems long ago but most times it seems so recent. As you know, many things have changed. Graduations, weddings and babies. Happy tears and sad tears. We will have our second great grandchild in January. I am so very proud of the lives our kids and grandkids have made for themselves. You would think it would get easier to be without you, and in some ways it has, but I still miss you every day. You continue to be the love of my life and I am sure you are watching over us from above. I love you forever! J
Love you forever
Janis Weaver
April 21, 2020
Today is your 69th birthday, so happy birthday in Heaven. I didn't think it would be possible to live without you, but I have. Some days I didn't want to go on, but I have. I thought I would never laugh again, but I have. I thought I'd never stop crying at the mention of your name or a picture of you, but I have.
Things are certainly not the same and I miss you terribly every day. Things are crazy in the world today with lockdowns, killer viruses, and even toilet paper shortages (imagine that)!. I think the most disappointing thing is that we will not be able to take the Alaska cruise we had scheduled for June. We were supposed to go to celebrate what would soon be our 50th anniversary and something you always wanted to do. Hopefully we can go next year to celebrate our 70th birthdays. Please continue to watch over our family and keep us safe. Know you are deeply loved and always missed. Forever in my heart, J
Janis Weaver
December 20, 2019
It's almost time for another Christmas without you. I so wish you could be here to spend some time with us. I know you are watching from above and that is some comfort, but i miss you so much it hurts.
We are going through some rough times down here with Michelle, Lori, Vinny and Debralee. Put in a good word for them all as we pray for healing and strength going forward.
I am so thankful that I have the kids and grandkids to keep me going. They are most precious to me. All have their struggles, but are doing well.
Celebrate with all the family and friends up there with you and remember you are truly loved and greatly missed.
Forever, J
Shawna Arnold
November 23, 2019
The holidays are upon us again and although it's not as hard as it was 9 years ago, your physical presence is still greatly missed at each family event. Dad I think you'd be proud to know that we still carry on so many traditions you and mom started for us years ago. They help us to feel a bit closer to you and I am thankful to have so many wonderful memories of you to reflect on, especially this time of year. Until we meet again I'll keep doing my best to honor your memory and take care of mom. I love you and miss you bunches!!!
Shawna's badge
November 12, 2019
Pulled my badge out to go into work and look what I found. Super bizarre because it's in a sealed pouch????? Looks like it's gonna be a good Tuesday! Love you mama!
Janis Weaver
July 23, 2019
Nine years ago you left this world for a much greater place. You left behind so many people who love you, so many hearts that were broken and so many times we would no longer share. But in these years we have learned that we can still love you, our hearts are still broken but mending a little each day and that you are watching from above as we live our lives. You see the weddings, the birth of babies and our every day struggles. We create new memories but still have the memories of you to comfort us. I miss you every day and will continue loving you forever! J
I love you!
Janis Weaver
June 26, 2019
I've been thinking about you a lot lately. Maybe because it's so close to the anniversary of when you went to Heaven. Or maybe because I'm planning the cruise to Alaska for the family in your honor. It will take place the summer of our 50th anniversary and the 10 years since you have been gone. I still miss you every day and wish I could have just a few minutes to tell you again how much I love you!
Carter
Janis Weaver
March 25, 2019
Things were so hectic with the wedding planning that I forgot to tell you that our first great grand baby was born on February 1st. His name is Carter Lee and here's a picture of him taken just yesterday. He is precious. Love you now and forever. J
3/23/19
Janis Weaver
March 25, 2019
Yesterday our only grandson was married. I know you were there because you left a dime in a crack on the recently swept and hosed off patio. Shawna found it and gave it to Tyler to put in his shoe. Just like the one in his cleats for his first football game. Shawna did a fabulous job of transforming the yard and garage into a magical place for Tyler to marry his beautiful bride, Bailee. They are like a match made in Heaven. You would just love her, but then again, I'd like to think you had a hand in bringing the two of them together. The only thing that could have made the day more perfect would have been to have you by my side. I love you now and forever. J
Janis Weaver
August 29, 2018
Today we would have been married 48 years. I know you are still watching over us and seeing that Jeremy and Shawna are doing well and are happy. Chandra is pregnant with our first great grandson, Kaylee is moving ahead in her career and has a boyfriend you would approve of (haha), Tyler has a beautiful soon to be fiancé, Bailee. Aiden will be 21 soon and is as wonderful as ever. It was hard to lose Chad, Jack and especially Mike, but know you are all together now. Some day I will join you, but until then know I miss you every day and you continue to be the love of my life. Love forever, J
Janis Weaver
May 8, 2018
I'm not sure why this is such a sad day. I've been thinking of you more than usual and missing what could have been. I wanted to grow old with you. To be that crazy old couple that laughed at nothing, held hands when they walked together and still kissed each other good night and good morning. I miss your hugs and the way you always made me feel safe. I know we had a love that was rare and many good memories, but it doesn't make days like this any easier. I will love you forever! J
Janis Weaver
April 21, 2018
Happy birthday in Heaven. I wish so much that we could celebrate together. I love how you let us celebrate even though it wasn't your favorite thing. Today you would have been 67 years old. I know you are still with us and watch over us, even though I haven't found any dimes lately, haha. Remember when you left you took a piece of my heart and it will forever be yours. I will love you forever and miss you every day. Until we meet again. Love, J
Janis Weaver
November 7, 2017
I know people think we are crazy how excited we get when we find dimes, however, it brings us joy! Since Mike has been gone, Shawna has found two dimes together in a dryer load of towels. Towels! No chance of them hiding in pockets. The other day Kathy came over and went to put some tiles into her truck on the passenger side and found two dimes. She never would have seen them by just getting out the drivers side. We all just smile and now think of both you and Mike. I love you, honey, forever and ever. Take good care of Mike and show him the ropes! I'll do my best to take care of Donna down here.
Good times!
Janis Weaver
September 22, 2017
As you know, it has been a very difficult few months. First with Chad's diagnosis and passing, then Sara's stroke and especially with Mike's hospitalization and struggle with liver cancer. I know you were with us on this journey (especiallly after you left me that dime when Mike was in Hospice). I had asked you to let me know that you would be there to meet Mike when his life here on earth ended, that day I found the dime. Thank you for watching out for him and helping him find his way to Heaven. Tell him it's OK not to send many quarters. The one I received the day after his funeral is enough to let me know he's OK. I love you and miss you every hour of every day. J
Kathy Raynes
April 25, 2017
Janis Weaver
April 21, 2017
Happy birthday in Heaven. I love you so much and miss you every day.
Chris delivered back to me a few days before Christmas 2016.
Janis Weaver
December 17, 2016
Ok, are you thinking that I need yet another project to keep me busy? Don't worry, I'll try to find Chris a good home. Love you and miss you. This time of year is so hard without you. J
Doris Weaver
November 24, 2016
Went to Gary's today with all the nearby family. Would have been better if you had been there with your silly smile. Miss you & will see you soon.
Mom
Janis Weaver
November 23, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven. Went shopping with Shawna the other day. On our way, we stopped at Circle K for a soda. When we got to the counter, lying right in front of me was a dime. We just looked at each other and smiled knowing you were with us. As always, I am thankful for the time we had together and wish every day it could have been longer. I love you forever. J
Lake mary
Kathy Raynes
August 8, 2016
Bless you, we are in flagstaff and I know you loved it here. We miss you every day. Your wife is fine. Taking care of her so she will take care of me.
Prayers are with you and her forever. Love and miss you.
Janis Weaver
August 6, 2016
Thanks for the special message you sent through Ann. It means the world to me to know that you are with me ALWAYS. Love you forever. J
Mike
Kathy Raynes
July 11, 2016
Jack
Kathy Raynes
July 11, 2016
Your daughter
Kathy Raynes
July 11, 2016
California
Kathy Raynes
July 11, 2016
Aunts and cousins
Kathy Raynes
July 11, 2016
Mike shannon
Kathy Raynes
July 11, 2016
Your beauful sister in laws
Kathy Raynes
July 11, 2016
Doris Weaver
July 11, 2016
Been thinking about you lately - a lot. Can hardly wait to see you again. The silly things you said & did over so many years just keep popping into my mind - like the ticket you got for riding your bicycle too fast. I miss you so much.
Mom
Janis Weaver
July 10, 2016
This weekend was kinda tough. I was helping Shawna and Chris get things done at the cabin for the big move. So many good memories of you there. So hard to let it go. I was sitting on the porch alone in the early morning thinking about how much you loved to sit there and watch the birds and squirrels. How you loved to fish at Lynx Lake and ride around with Chris to explore new places. It's a good bet that Shawna and I will both be in tears when we leave it for the last time. Say hi for Tawny for us and watch over the new house and help us all make new, happy memories and keep the old ones alive. Love you forever, J
4/21/2016
Janis Weaver
April 21, 2016
Happy Birthday in Heaven. You were such a gift to so many people. The lives you touched with your wisdom, common sense and caring nature must measure in the thousands. But most of all you touched my life with your love, kindness and sense of humor. I loved you the day I met you and continue to love you, even though you are gone. Please watch over me and the family and continue to help ease the pain of our loss. I love you now and forever. J
Kathy Raynes
March 5, 2016
Hi Phil
Yesterday made me think of you. Since Janet Fernandez died unexpectedly ,it makes us all remember who we have lost in the last several years. I wish I knew how to explain feelings that overcome people (me) when this happens. We lost you dad Mike Mike Alan and Janet some very unexpectedly. I just wanted you to know that it is hard and we miss all of you and more. So young and makes me believe more and more in GOD and Jesus. We love and miss you. Say Hi to Mom and Dad along with my brothers and your Dad.
RIP Shadow Dec. 2000 - Feb 4,2016
February 7, 2016
I guess by now you and Shadow are reunited and I bet he's very happy to see you. Every once in a while, a special dog comes into your life and changes it forever. Shadow was that special dog for me. He was my constant companion during the most difficult time of my life and grieved with me when you passed. I'm really gonna miss my Shadow, his quiet nudge when he wanted me to pet him, his devotion, loyalty and love. RIP my buddy. Now you can run and play again with your Dad, Tawny, Wrigley and Grandpa. I'll never forget you my Shadow.
Kathy Raynes
January 28, 2016
Something happened to my message also. Today. I want to thank you for thinking of us when Jack was in the hospital, I came out to the truck and right beside the drivers door was a dime.I thought of you right away. One day Jack went to get the truck cleaned, I took it to the store when he got home and there was a dime sitting in plain sight on the passengers seat.
FYI☺ We love to take your wife with us to dinner and other places just to make her laugh. Miss you
Janis Weaver
January 28, 2016
Haven't seen a dime in awhile, but at the thrift shop today the manager was straightening the carts and bent down and picked something up. Brought it over to me and said "Someone dropped this for you." Thank you, for being that someone. It made me smile to know you are still watching over me. Love you forever! J
Beautiful Christmas Cardinals
Janis
December 18, 2015
Well, here comes another Christmas without you. We will, however, have all the kids and grandkids together in one place for most of the day. Aiden will be here Tuesday and Stephanie's daughter Britney will also be here. I am so blessed to have a wonderful family that cares for me so much. You set a great example for them by showing how much you cared for me. I love you and will miss you forever. Merry Christmas in Heaven. J
September 5, 2015
You're still in my heart.
Mom
Janis
September 4, 2015
Don't know what happened, but for some reason, they didn't print my message to you written on our anniversary. August 29th would have been our 45th wedding anniversary. I think of you and miss you every day. I think about what we had and what could have been. You were and continue to be the love of my life. That hasn't changed just because you are gone. Until we meet again, all my love. Jan
I miss you and love you!
Janis Weaver
July 21, 2015
It's been 5 years without you. I think of you and miss you every day. The hole in my heart has closed a little, but will never really heal until we are together again. Some days are pretty good and others just aren't. So much has happened but we've made it through with the help of a reminder every now and then that you are watching over us. I realize the longer you're gone, the harder it is to show us your sign of the dimes, but they still come at opportune moments, when needed. I know you were watching when we went through some health scares with Shawna, when Jeremy found Stephanie and Shelby, when Kaylee, Chandra and Tyler graduated from high school and began their lives as adults. When Aiden made the decision to join the Army reserves and when Chris graciously allowed me to join in their vacations. We raised a loving, caring family that I am forever grateful for and love with all my heart.
But there are still some things that I truly miss:
How my hand fit perfectly in yours.
How you would come up behind me and wrap me in a hug.
How my heart would actually swell and my eyes get misty because of something sensitive or romantic you did or said.
How I couldn't help but smile when I'd see you walking toward me.
How you never hesitated to hold me when I had a nightmare.
How we needed to be touching in order to sleep.
How you would tell me to cover my eyes when snakes were on Survivor.
How you could still cause me to have butterflies in my stomach even after 40 years.
How you would bring me flowers for no reason at all, but never on a flower holiday.
How you loved me and weren't afraid to show it.
I miss you and will love you forever! J
Janis Weaver
May 19, 2015
Going to Rocky Pointe with Shawna, Chris and Tyler this weekend. I was hoping that I would find a dime so that I'd know that you were there with me. So I walk into Circle K to get a soda. Didn't see anyone walk in or out after me, but as I was leaving, there was a dime! Didn't see it when I walked in. It's nice to know that you are still watching over me and keeping us all safe. I love you as much as ever and miss you every day. J
Janis Weaver
March 26, 2015
Yesterday was my birthday and I celebrated with the family. Shawna gave me a bouquet of flowers just like the ones you used to buy me. The ones that are mixed and colorful. It was like you were there with us. I love you and miss you so much. Love you forever. J
Doris Weaver
March 25, 2015
Just thinking about you - again. Thinking about the all the things I would have liked to say to you - and didn't. Miss you terribly, Son. It doesn't go away.
December 9, 2014
You've been with me so much lately. I've thought about all the conversations we had that lasted for hours. You are with me every minute of every day & now I know you always will be. Mom
janis weaver
August 12, 2014
I tried several times to write on the 23rd, but something happened and my message didn't get posted. I just wanted you to know that I'm finally ok. That's not to say that I don't miss you every day and that I still don't get teary eyed when I think about you, but I have found ways to go on without you, knowing that we will be together again for eternity. My love for you has not faded, and the hole in my heart will be there forever, but has healed a little. Miss you every day! Love forever, J
April 22, 2014
It was your birthday yesterday & you were on my mind all day. From the time of your difficult birth thru all your life flashed thru. I miss you, Son, & always will. Til we meet again. Mom
Janis Weaver
January 29, 2014
You have been on my mind so much these last few weeks. I can truly say that I miss you as much now as I did when you were first gone. I've started writing down stories of us together because the memories just keep flooding back. You were and will always be the love of my life. I love you and miss you so much it sometimes feels like my heart is breaking all over again.
Janis Weaver
November 22, 2013
Don't know how you do it! Been having a pretty rough week and found 2 dimes. It's so nice to know you are watching over me and will help me get through this. I love you, Phil.
Happy Birthday from Heaven, Shawna
Janis Weaver
November 6, 2013
I can't believe that it's been 40 years since we welcomed our little girl into this world. Remember being in the delivery room? Remember holding her for the first time? What a proud daddy you were. Little did we know that she would grow into the truly caring, funny, fabulous person she is today. From that curly haired baby to a woman that we are so happy to call our daughter. We are truly blessed!
Janis Weaver
September 9, 2013
Here's something I want to share that happened a few months ago. It made me cry when she told me, but at the same time, it filled me with peace knowing that Phil is so amazingly happy in heaven.
On Debralee's birthday, June 20, 2013 she had a dream of Phil. In this dream, she was at our house and went to the sun room/patio and looked out. It was filled with diamonds, gorgeous jewels in dazzling colors, brightly shining. She glanced to her right and there was Phil standing with one arm propped up on an old blue truck. It looked like he was polishing it with his sleeve. He looked so healthy, his arms were tan, he wore a baseball cap and his thick hair was in a ponytail. He told her with all this, things of the earth meant nothing to him since he had everything thing he ever wanted or dreamed of. Isn't this amazing, he said. He wanted us to know it was ok to give away anything that was his, or keep what had special meaning to us and give the rest away. He said not to hold on to things because we thought he would want us to. Then he looked down and smiled as Sheldon came walking over. Again he exclaimed how glorious everything was, that he was so happy. He also said that as time goes by and the longer he is gone, the harder it is for him to send us signs, like the dimes. That if we needed a sign, we needed to search for them within ourselves and that we could make the dimes appear. He told her to tell us the only thing that bothered him was how sad we are that he is gone and that he doesn't like to see us sad.
Happy Anniversary 2013
Janis Weaver
August 29, 2013
Happy anniversary in Heaven. Remember, you're my first love, my last love, my only love, my forever love. Miss you every day, honey. Love, J
Janis We
August 1, 2013
I've never had this happen before. I had a very disturbing, sad dream about you 3 nights ago. Then last night I had another dream that made everything OK. It's almost like you knew how upset I was and came back and made it all up to me. It makes me miss you soooo much. I want you to put your arms around me one more time and tell me I will be alright. I love you.
Janis Weaver
July 30, 2013
July 23, 2010
Today is the 3rd anniversary of when I lost my true love, my best friend and my husband of almost 40 years. Not a day goes by that I don't get teary eyed, at some point, thinking of you. It may be when I'm proud of something the kids have done, when a certain song comes on the radio, when I hear that someone has lost a person close to them, or when I just walk by your pictures. You are still a very big part of my life and I can't see that ever changing. When you love as long and as deeply as we did, it sometimes seems impossible to go on another day without you in my life, yet I do. Sure, I find joy and happiness, but I miss sharing it with you. Yes, I am able to function and do the things that need to be done, but there's still an emptiness within me. An emptiness that won't be filled until we are together again. There's a part of my heart that is missing, never to be whole again here on earth. You were a man who was greatly loved, respected and whose friendship meant so much to so many. Continue to watch over us and with the hand of God, guide us, support us and love us, as we will always love you.
July 18, 2013
I miss you today as every day. I'm still waiting for that phone call that says, "Hi, Mom'.
Til we meet again.
Mom
Shawna & her daddy
Janis Weaver
July 17, 2013
A beautiful post from our wise and caring daughter.
Three years ago today we were told we had approximately 4-6 weeks left with my dad on this earth. Seven short days later he passed, leaving a huge hole in our lives. Although I am very thankful that we had 2 1/2 years after his diagnosis to spend with him, I admit that I was feeling a little sorry for myself today. To top it off I wore a white shirt on the day it decided to downpour and a scorpion decided my shower was a good place to rest. THEN I hear the news that a friends baby passed approximately 24 hours after he was born and other friends lost their uncle a day after his diagnosis of cancer. My heart is heavy with sadness for those taken from us too soon. A stark reminder that white shirts in the rain and scorpions in the shower are a small price to pay for the fortune of being here another day with those we love. I pray for peace and strength for us all to deal with whatever struggles we are facing today.
June 14, 2013
I can't sleep thinking about Sunday being Father's Day and the fact that you won't be here to celebrate with the kids and grandkids. Because we fell in love, we were able to add one then two generations of wonderful, generous and caring people to this crazy world. We all miss you every day. I know how much you loved each of them and you would be so proud of them. They really take care of me and I know that would make you happy. One way we all honor you is the colon cancer walk and it's become somewhat of an obsession to raise money to help spread the word about the awful disease that took the most important person in my life way to soon. Somehow it makes us all feel closer to you. We will never forget you and will love you forever.
Janis Weaver
April 18, 2013
You have been in heaven for 1000 days. I still think of you many times each day. The overwhelming sadness has eased, but you are still an important part of my life and greatly missed. My heart will not heal until we are together again. In the meantime, we will honor your memory and keep you alive in our hearts. Catch the balloons we are sending you on Sunday in honor of your birthday and read the messages of love from your family and friends. I love you now and forever. J
Miss those hugs!
March 27, 2013
Your mom just sent me this picture. It was exactly what I was thinking of in my last message. Love you!
March 22, 2013
I'm really missing you today. Wish you could come up behind me and wrap me in a hug, just like you used to! Love you forever. J
Janis Weaver
February 15, 2013
A week ago today, a good friend of ours passed away unexpectedly at home. Mike Fish was a great friend,always there for you through good times and bad. He was never judgmental and could be counted on the tell you what you needed to hear, and to make a joke about something serious, to lighten the mood. As I was talking to you about Mike, I asked that you send me a sign that you were there to meet him at the gates of heaven. I waited and waited, and today, the day of his memorial service, I received your answer. Debralee was working at the DAV and looked down. At the same time, another employee said "Hey look, someone left you a dime." There it was, a shiny dime lying in the sun on the loading dock. Debralee immediately heard your voice telling her to tell me to be strong, that you would be by my side and you love me. You also asked her to give me that dime. Of course, I got all choked up as I was relaying this message to the kids. I went to the memorial service, with Jeremy and Shephanie, just an hour after receiving this message. They had a slide show at the service showing pictures of Mike at various ages. You can imagine my surprise when I looked up and saw a picture of you with Mike in the background. Ever the prankster, Mike had a surprise for everyone. He had recorded his own eulogy. In that he again mentioned you, saying that his good friend Phil Weaver passed away and he wasn't able to go to the funeral. It was a very touching, real, funny, loving memorial service to a man that will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He's now in heaven with you and Lucy. Help him make the transition and help him find a way to bring comfort to his kids through a message similar to the dimes you send us. I love you now and forever. J
December 15, 2012
Hugs and Kisses
December 15, 2012
I was just at Circle K and saw a man come up behind his wife and hug her and spin her around, laughing the whole time. He looked at me, I smiled, then immediately started crying. It reminded me so much of something you would do to try to embarrass me in public. I realized I truly miss your playfullness and how you were never afraid to show you loved me, no matter who was around. How you would come up behind me and hug me and embarrass the kids in front of their friends by saying something off-color. The love I feel for you will never go away. I realized today that it hasn't diminished at all since you've been gone. It's crazy how the good memories can make me cry. I miss you more than ever, I miss what was and what could have been. Love you!
December 3, 2012
Well, Phil this will be the third Christmas without you with us. I continue to think of you every day and although my heart has somewhat mended, there is a large piece that is still missing and won't heal totally until we are together again. Please continue to watch over us from above. I love you with all my being. J
Undy 5000 2012
December 3, 2012
Just want to add an update about the Undy run this year. We had 16 people participate with us. It is one day when we all come together to raise awareness of colon cancer and to celebrate the life of a wonderful person, Phil.
Janis Weaver
October 22, 2012
This man right here is my papa, he passed away a few months before my freshman year due to cancer. It still feels like it happened just yesterday. There isn't a day that goes by without me thinking about him. Every day I think about how much I wish I could see him one more time, get one more hug, laugh with him just once more. He is still the biggest inspiration/ role model in my life. I am still closer to him more than anyone else. I miss you papa, can't wait till I get to see you again.
This was written by Tyler 10/22/12
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Jeremy Weaver i know dude i know
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Janis Weaver Oh sweetie, you made me cry. I know how much you miss him and I also know that he would be so proud of the person you have become. He's always watching over you and will love you forever.
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October 13, 2012
Phil...You have such a wonderful and loving family. Through them and the way they express things about you, I can still "see" you.
Janis Weaver
October 12, 2012
On August 10th, I asked you to send me a sign that you still love me and miss me. I'm hoping your sign was the plaque Aunt Rhonda sent me and not that dang cricket under our bed! I couldn't find that thing for the life of me. Knowing you, both could have been signs. The plaque is beautiful and reads:
And if I should go before you, know that part of me still remains... You will not see me, yet I will be there walking beside you. You will not touch me, yet I will live in your heart and memory always. Have faith that we will one day walk hand in hand in eternity. Until then, live your life for life is good... and know that I am with you.
So appropriate because people tell me that what they remember about the two of us is that we always held hands all the time. I love you and miss you so much. J
Happy anniversary, my love
August 29, 2012
We may not write on here as often as we used to, but it doesn't mean you are not on our minds and in our hearts every day. This is evidenced by the lovely tribute Shawna posted on Facebook about us on today, our anniversary.
On August 29, 1970 a true love story began . . . The day my mom and dad got married. Thank you mom and dad for showing me what a marriage is all about and being the best example of sticking it out through the bad times and enjoying the good times. Mom, thank you for teaching me what it means to be a loving wife and mother. Thank you dad for teaching me what I wanted to find in a husband. I know that even though you cannot be together tomorrow to celebrate your special day that this love story has no ending and that one day you two will be reunited in heaven to live together for eternity. I love you both!
August 11, 2012
I talked to Jan earlier today. She's lonesome as I am. We talked about how many friends you had & blessed each and every one of them.
Sometimes when the phone rings I think it might be you to say, "Hi, Mom." Perhaps some day it will be. Love you and miss you more than you can know.
Mom
Together for eternity!
Janis Weaver
August 10, 2012
Well, today is one of those days when I'm missing you more than usual. July and August are tough months for me. July for the obvious reason and August because It's our anniversary month. Just think, we would have been married 42 years! I have no doubt that we would have made it to 50 and beyond based on our love for each other. I'll be waiting for a special sign from you to let me know you love me and miss me - ha ha. All my love, J
Janis Weaver
July 22, 2012
Even though you are gone, you still find ways to make me laugh and smile. I went to the cemetery today to bring you flowers and as I was sitting on the bench thinking about you, a little bird started chirping. I looked around and found it hopping from headstone to headstone. It made a b-line for your flowers, jumped into the vase and fluttered around. It hopped down and went on to some vases that were empty because of the storm last night, hopped up on the rim, looked inside and hopped down. That little bird went from vase to vase, hopping up, looking in and hopping down. I'm not sure what he was looking for, but evidentally he didn't find it. It was comical to watch and it made me laugh. Thank you for bringing me a smile from heaven. I love you forever and miss you with all my heart! J
Janis Weaver
June 19, 2012
Went to the cabin with Shawna, Jeremy and their families this past weekend. Shawna and I were sitting on the porch, Phil's favorite place, when a big bird flew in and landed on a pine tree just 20 feet or so from us. Shawna and I couldn't tell what kind of bird it was, but she said "Dad is that you?". It sat there for a good 30 seconds then flew into the open. At that point we could tell it was a hawk. Haven't ever seen one that close to the cabin before. We think Phil wanted to be a part of our weekend. And we were glad to have him!
Happy Birthday in Heaven
Janis Weaver
April 21, 2012
Happy Birthday Phil. Had a wonderful celebration of your life today with family and friends (Jer, Shawna, Chris, Kaylee, Tyler, Mike & Donna, Mike and Sarah, Lori, Zack and Aiden via text). Hope the balloons we released were seen from Heaven and that you could see the messages of love. Many people love and miss you, just as I do. Happy birthday my love! J
Janis Weaver
April 2, 2012
Just wanted to let you know that I distributed Ben's Bells last Thursday. I placed one in your honor at the back door of the Oncologists office. I know how much it would have meant to me to find one when you were so sick. Hopefully, it will bring hope and a smile to the person who finds it. Love you and always will! J
Ann Eads
February 21, 2012
I have actually typed this story now 3 times, but for some reason it doesn't get published. I will try one more time.
Last year my husband, Craig, and I were heading out to Christmas shop. I was telling him who we needed to shop for including my brother Dennis whose name I had drawn in the family drawing. However, every time I attempted to say Dennis' name, it came out Phil's name. I saw Dennis' face in my brain but Phil's name came out of my mouth. I would even try and correct it and say "I mean Dennis, but again it came out Phil." It was the weirdest thing. After the third time it happend, I said well, I guess Phil is shopping with us today. My husband did not understand that statement at all, but I continued to talk to Phil as if he were sitting there with us. Finally I said OK Phil, if you're really with us, you need to leave your "usual" sign (meaning a dime). The day wore on and we made several stops. At the last stop, a video store, I looked down and there in the middle of a huge crack in the parking lot was a shiny new dime smiling up at me. I picked it up and told Phil "It has been wonderful having you go Christmas shopping with me today."
Dimes from Heaven
Janis Weaver
February 17, 2012
Hi honey, honey! I know there are many non-believers in the dime stories. That doesn't bother me, because I truly believe you place dimes where they can be found by those of us who need to find them. They let us know that you are watching over us, thinking about us or helping us to make the right decisions. Finding them has a deeper meaning at certain times, but are always welcome and provide comfort. I love you and miss you each and every day. Love you, J
Janis Weaver
December 21, 2011
It's been so long since I've written in here. We completed the colon cancer walk in your honor on November 19th. It's getting close to Christmas and this time of year is always hard without you here. It was so nice to see the Christmas wreath at the cemetary. As I was talking to you, the stars and bells on the Christmas tree I brought started to move. Nothing else was moving and I didn't feel a breeze. Was that your way of letting me know you heard me? I think of you every day and miss you just as often. Things will never be the same with you gone. You were and continue to be the love of my life and I appreciate every memory of our life together. Merry Christmas in heaven. Look down on us and know that you are truly loved and missed. Love, J
aiden
October 16, 2011
I have been thinking of you latley so much. I know you look down apon me and i love you:)
Janis Weaver
August 28, 2011
Happy Anniversary in heaven. 41 years ago tomorrow, we were married and still so in love 40 years later. Sure there were ups and downs, but we always stuck it out and made a wonderful life together. You truly made me the happiest woman on earth and I was so blessed to have been the love of your life. Our marriage and love for each other was very special and continues today, even though we are not together. I love you so much and miss you every day. Love you! J
Janis Weaver
July 21, 2011
You’ve been gone for an entire year
And yet my heart hasn’t started to heal.
I don’t think I’ll get over the pain
Of wishing I could see you again.
It’s miraculous how things work out
How I still go on and do without
The presence of someone I love so dear
Who I miss and truly wish were here.
Your smile and voice I’ll always miss
But most of all I miss your kiss
Goodnight or hello or just because
You didn’t needed a reason to pause
And give a hug to keep me calm
Your embrace was like a soothing balm
Our children face challenges every day
And seek your guidance in their own way
To help them decide, to give them a clue
If Dad was here, what would he do?
The grandkids go on, they grow and grow
The love of their Papa they’ll always know
You continue to watch over them and wait to see
What choices they’ll make and who they will be
Even though you’ve been gone an entire year
I still turn to you and wait to hear
You say I love you and to let me see
You’re OK and as happy as you can be
The words I love you just aren’t enough to explain the depth of love I felt and continue to feel for you as my husband, my friend, a wonderful father and Papa. Memories do comfort me but also remind me of what could have been had you lived long enough to grown old with me. I always thought our love would be strong enough for us to celebrate our “golden years” together, to celebrate our 50th anniversary. I feel cheated because even though we had 40 years together, I want more. I want to see you again and feel your hugs, kisses and just your presence. To tell you one more time what you mean to me, how much I love you and how happy you made me. I know people always say how wonderful someone was after they die, but you truly were a special and wonderful person. A warm-hearted man who wasn’t afraid to show people that he loved them. A man who loved his family and would do anything to protect them. A friend who wouldn’t just tell you what you wanted to hear, but what you needed to hear. What will it be like when we meet again? I’ve got to believe that our love will continue even though we are separated and that we will be reunited in heaven to continue the life that was cut short here on earth.
Sunset on the ocean - reminds me of the cruise I wish I could have shared with you, my love.
July 4, 2011
Just made it back from the cruise to Mexico with Shawna, Chris, Kaylee and Tyler. We had a wonderful time, I only wish I could have shared it with you. You would have loved swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling and got a kick out of parasailing again. Oh yeah, and the food! I found a dime on our counter the night before we came home, so I felt you were there with us (it made Tyler and me smile). Was that you and Toby disguising yourselves as sea gulls flying together? I miss you so much and know you were our guardian angel, watching over us, when we had the blowout on the way home. I'll love you forever! J
Marine Corps circa 1971?
June 21, 2011
Tyler with the fish you caught. March 2010
June 21, 2011
Grandma and Papa
June 21, 2011
Christmas 2009
June 21, 2011
Getting ready to go hot air ballooning
June 21, 2011
Thanksgiving 2009
June 21, 2011
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