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Phil Silvain, 84, of Lake Lotawana, MO, passed away February 17, 2013 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM with visitation preceding the services from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery, 12700 S. Raytown Road, KC, MO 64129. Phil was born January 3, 1929 in KC, KS. He was a veteran and served in both the Navy and Air Force. Phil worked at Western Electric in Merriam, KS, for 39 years. He volunteered and was a member of many organizations including East Gate Masonic Lodge, Prairie Township Rescue Unit, Lake Lotawana Fire, VFW, Lake Lotawana Sportsman Club and the Lake Lotawana United Methodist Church. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Eunice Silvain, and sister Nadene Meador. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Norma; two daughters, Rena Allin & husband Larry, Penny Ursino & husband Robert; five grandchildren, and 3 great- grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Lake Lotawana Community United Methodist Church or Lake Lotawana Memorial Rose Garden. (Arr. Newcomer's Longview Funeral Home 816-761-6272)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 19, 2013.

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February 20, 2013

Penny,
So sorry to you and your family. We all are thinking of you!
Deepest Sympathy,
Darla McBee

February 20, 2013

Norma & Family, So saddened for your loss
Phil was an asset to the lake and everything he did. A truly kind and giving person
Pat and Carl Beer

Susy and Ron DeLaet

February 20, 2013

Our sincere sympathies to Norma and family.

Susy and Ron DeLaet

February 20, 2013

We are sending our sympathies to the family, Penny and Bob and Rena and Larry, and especially to Norma, for the passing of Phill. We are so sorry that we could not be with you at this very hard time. Please know that we loved Phill and will remember him fondly here at South Padre Island. We sure had many good times together with Phill and Norma. God Bless all of you.

February 19, 2013

May god bless your entire family in this time of sorrow. Jancy and Mike Burke

Bob

February 19, 2013

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Silvain. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

February 19, 2013

Penny and Bob our sincerest sympathy. Allen and Irene, neighbors.

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