Philip J. McCormick

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Philip McCormick Obituary

Philip J. McCormick, 75, passed away on October 6, 2018. Phil passed peacefully from this life while in the loving care of his daughter, Staci. Born in Carlsbad, NM to Harold W. McCormick and Rosemary Wadlow McCormick, he was the oldest of eight children. Phil graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1961 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in education from New Mexico State University in 1972. "Coach" taught for the Las Cruces Public Schools for 30 years. After retiring he moved to the Zephyr, TX area and bought a small ranch to enjoy his retirement years. Phil was preceded in death by his father, mother, and step father, Richard "Jack" Tilton and grandmother, Anna Mary Smith Taylor "Gram." He is survived by his children James (Robbie) McCormick and Staci (Daniel) Moles, Grandchildren, Trey Lara-McCormick, Allison McCormick-Myers, Dustin (Katie) McCormick, and Amanda Moles. Siblings; Frank McCormick, Mike (Tracy) McCormick, Winifred (Byron) Shores, Christine (Don, deceased) Canady, Mayme (Denny) Eaton, Becky (Doyle) Smith and John (Beth) McCormick. Also 19 nieces and nephews.
There will be a "Celebration of Life" at a later date. Until we meet again, "sweep the path and make the tea." Author unknown
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Published by Carlsbad Current-Argus on Oct. 10, 2018.

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Joel Watkins

February 24, 2024

Here it is 2024 I got to thinking about coach today when I heard Willie Nelson song turn out the lights the party`s over, I can always remember back in the 70s at University Hills Elementary school that was the last song during PE when he taught us all how to two step. rest well coach!

Barney Stern

September 27, 2023

Just looked up Phil today on Google. Sorry to hear he passed.

I was a friend of his in Las Cruces in the early 70's. Got married in '74 and moved away a few years later. Lost touch with him as life got in my way.
Didn't have many friends, but I remember Phil was a good guy.
Wish I had got in touch with him so I could have told him.

Don't know any of his family, but if anyone wants to talk please call, thanks.

Sincerely,
Barney Stern
2200 Run Along Rd.
Las Cruces NM 88007
5756351203

Yvonne Brummett/Roth

October 16, 2018

Carlsbad High School Class of 1961 sends condolences to Staci, Robbie and the family. We have lost another great class member who left a beautiful reflection of Carlsbad, New Mexico

Lauren Tharp

October 13, 2018

Coach made PE so much fun it was my favorite class when I was at university hills he was the one that taught me to two step and to love to dance with his barn dances in the cafeteria those memories I will never forget he was an amazing teacher and I'm so glad I got to have him for all of my elementary years you will be missed your family is in my prayers and I know you are dancing in the clouds till we meet again

Joe Parker

October 12, 2018

Will miss his great sense of humor. A really wonderful educator and person.

Janine Taylor-Trujillo

October 11, 2018

My thoughts and prayers to James, Staci and families in this difficult time He was a great man.

Janet Maza

October 11, 2018

My condolences to your family. I have great (and funny) memories of Coach teaching us to two-step for indoor PE at University Hills Elementary. I realized later was such a good life skill. Much love to you all.

Jennifer Pieper

October 11, 2018

I was a student at University Hills 1978-1986 and I have very fond memories of Coach. In fact, many of us still speak of him and the lessons we learned through his dance lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Barn dances in the cafeteria are some of my favorite memories. Rest in peace, Coach. You had an amazing impact on so many of us.

Dorothy Pacheco-Andrade

October 10, 2018

My Condolences to
all the McCormick family! Coach McCorcmick was a wonderful and caring man. Coached at Mesilla Park Elementary was always Proud of his Team weather we lost or won, Coach always challenged us to do our best. He was one of a Kind and he will be missed, Rest in peace Coach McCormick!

Michelle Burns

October 10, 2018

Coach was a wonderful and caring man. PE at University Hills Elementary was always FUN. Whether dancing, or trying to touch the ceiling by jumping on the Mini-tramp, Coach always challenged us to do our best. You are one of a kind! Rest in peace!