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Philip Hafner Obituary
July 27, 1944 - September 28, 2017
Pocatello-Philip S. Hafner, 73, passed away on September 28, 2017, surrounded by friends after a long illness. He was born on July 27, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York to Andrew J. Hafner and Enid (Edeen) Hafner. He was raised in Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1962. He attended Idaho State University. Philip married Kay A. Richards on June 3, 1969; six days later he left for Vietnam with the U.S. Army.
Philip's working career included being a signalman for the Union Pacific Railroad. He partnered with Kay to run Haf and Haf Collectibles. They enjoyed traveling to antique shows with their business.
Philip was an outdoors person. He enjoyed annual camping trips with Kay to Redfish Lake; and metal detecting. He also enjoyed going to flea markets and garage sales.
Philip was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kay and is survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. at the overlook in front of the Idaho State Veterans Home, 1957 Alvin Ricken Dr., Pocatello, Idaho 83201.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Hafner
Dennis Hickman
October 12, 2017
Tell Kay Hi RIP my friend !!
Dallas Bissegger
October 12, 2017
It was Honor to have known and worked with you on the Rail Road Signal department. I learned so much from you that made the job so much easier. RIP Phil.
Lynn Jensen
October 10, 2017
I fondly remember the many good times that we had during our days at Alameda Jr High and Pokey Hi. You were a great friend, with a quirky sense of humor, who enriched and expanded my life immensely. May you rest in peace.
Ryan Reay
October 8, 2017
Rest in peace, my dear friend. Thank you for having been there all these years. I could always rely on being welcomed into your home, and received warmly. Thank you for being there through all the good times and bad. You will be sorely missed.
Charles Epperson
October 7, 2017
Remembering the happy times we had together during our childhood cousin Phil. RIP
Parley George
October 2, 2017
You will definitely be missed!
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