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Susan & Andy Helten
March 24, 2010
Dear Becker Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We wish we could have been there, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. God Bless You all
Mark Dold
March 20, 2010
Dear Becker Family,
I was saddened by the news of Phil's passing. He was an institution to the Garden Plain community. He was a good example and role model to several generations. He was a good friend to our family. Over the years I have lived all over the U.S. I would make a point to hold off on a haircut as long as I could until the next visit home and have an opportunity to get one of Phil's 5:00 A.M. haircuts, catch up on the local news and get Phil's perspective on life. Phil touched many, will be greatly missed and long remembered. Thanks Phil.
Charlotte Ringer
March 19, 2010
JoAnn and family: Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. It's been a long struggle for Phil. Know God will reward him. Now you have to adjust your lives to a new routine. May God give you strength for the future. The Ringer Family: Ron,Charlotte,Roger,Rodney
Patty Lane
March 19, 2010
My sympathy to your family. God bless you with comfort and peace.
March 19, 2010
JoAnn and family, keeping all of you in our prayers. Tim and I have many good memories of Phil. He was a good neighbor and friend to us throughout the years. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tim and Beth Hopper
Opal Feeney
March 18, 2010
Ann, Ruth and Sarah- and other family members,
I used to work in surgery with all of you years ago in Wichita. I have thought of your father often and wondered how he was doing. The love you all had for him was truely amazing. Meeting him I could see why you felt the way you did . I am sure he will be missed. Please accept my condolences and prayers for not only you, but your families.
Opal (Rankin) Feeney- North Platte, NE
Kent Dold
March 18, 2010
Dear Becker Family,
Phil was an important part of our families lives growing up around Garden Plain. As with everyone, he cut my hair for every school photo, graduation events from high school and college, before my job interviews and most important, my wedding. His wedding haircut tradition was to be at the barber shop by 5:00 am...and of course, the haircut was on him. On my wedding day, I was there before 5 am and fell asleep in my car. He knocked on my car side window and scared me pretty good! He had a good laugh on me! During my haircut he gave me words of wisdom about marriage and kids. I have shared this story with many folks over the years. It was good advice I took to heart. Garden Plain will miss Phil very much. I can still hear him yelling from the bleachers! God Bless you Phil, and your family too!
March 18, 2010
Dear JoAnn, Ruth, Ann, Sarah, Rachel, Beth, and Grandkids,
We are truly sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person as Phil. He was such a kind person, with a big heart. He touched our lives in many ways, including our children. Phil will be greatly missed.
Your friends,
Mark and Joan Pauly
Alayna, Matthew, Zach and Nathan
March 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Phil was always a big fan at all of the Garden Plain games watching his grandkids and the other kids in our community. He will be greatly missed.
The Faculty and Staff of Garden Plain Elementary and Garden Plain High School
Don & Joyce Loehr
March 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all in this time of sorrow, but know that so many people are thinking of you today and remembering what a great man Phil was and what an inspiration he is.
lisa (linn) wright
March 18, 2010
Many fond memories of his shop in the late 70's and 80's as a teen. He put mousse in my hair for the first time! He was also so proud of his girls and such a GP supporter. He will be greatly missed by so many. Our thoughts are with you.
Gloria Puetz
March 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God's love and peace bring you comfort.
Dee Snyder
March 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeff, Judy & Brenden Gronniger
March 18, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gene Bestgen
March 18, 2010
Dear JoAnn,
Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Phil. He has been an institution in Garden Plain since 1958. I remember the year because I left for the Marines the same year. We will never see another like him, so caring and compassionate and a strong supporter of Garden Plain. All our love and prayers, Gene & Rosemary Bestgen
Darrin, Jennifer Doll
March 18, 2010
JoAnn and family
Phil will be missed by many. He touched the lives of many. Phil was a wonderful friend and mentor. He helped me on the road to getting my barber license many years ago.
May God be with your family not only in this time of grief, but always.
God Bless your family.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Darrin, Jenni (Rau), Miranda, Brandon, Nathan and Aaron
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