Phillip A. Gourley

1951 - 2022

Phillip A. Gourley

Hooksett, NH — Phillip A Gourley, eldest son of Horace M and Myrtle H [Schneider] Gourley, was born 4 June 1951 in Exeter, New Hampshire, growing up in Kensington, NH.

He attended Exeter High School, Class of 1969, studying computers and mathematics at St. Paul's School Advanced Study Program the summer of 1968 and Calculus at Phillips' Exeter Academy. From 1969 to 1972 he attended the University of New Hampshire before being drafted into the U. S. Army. After Basic and Advanced training he carried out his service in the Dental Lab in Frankfort Germany. After discharge he moved to Tucson where he graduated from the University of Arizona in December 1981 with a B.A. in Elem. Ed./E.C.E. returning to NH and receiving teaching credentials in NH and MA.

Throughout his careers he worked in over 35 different occupations, many concurrently, including Baker, Cabinetmaker, Postal Clerk, Landscaper until 1998 when started working full time for the U. S. Treasury. He worked in many areas retiring as a supervisor in 2013 with more than 28 years of government service.

His main passions were his family, genealogical research, drawing, writing, books, baking and sharing his knowledge and skills with others. He met his wife Barbara in 1992 as seasonal employees at the I.R.S. and they were married 29 Feb. 1996. She was the balance in his life.

He was pre-deceased by both parents, their siblings including his favorite Uncle Robert Schneider, several cousins, and his brother-in-law Waverly Reeves. He is survived by Barbara his best friend and wife, their son Ian R.S. Gourley; Step-Daughter Jennifer Fishbein and husband Ross; Step-Son James Mason and wife Rhonda; his siblings Merrilyn Reeves, Diana Spiller [Martin], Stephen Gourley [Susan] and Michael Gourley [Elaine]; his closest cousin Judith Hodgkinson and many other cousins and relatives.

Cremation Services will be provided by NH Cremation Society and a private family burial will be in the Boscawen Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen NH; with a future memorial service.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Amedisys Hospice or your local Veterans Organizations.