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Philip Sterling Obituary
Philip A. Sterling
Born January 11, 1936 in Lebanon, Indiana, passed away January 3, 2007 in Roseville, CA at the age of 70 years. A long time resident of the San Jose area, Philip was a retired Major in the US Air Force and long time retired Employee of Lockheed Martin. Philip is survived by his cherished wife, Rita Mae Sterling of Roseville, CA; Beloved children Brad (Caroline) and Bryan Sterling, both of Roseville, CA, Suzanne Denson of Nebraska and Philis Sterling of Arkansas; His sister, Janey Eaton of KS, and 5 grandchildren.Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Tuesday, January 9th from 4-7 P.M. and Funeral Services on Wednesday, January 10th at 11:00 A.M., both at Lambert Funeral Home Chapel, 400 Douglas Blvd., Roseville, CA. Burial with Military Honors to follow at East Lawn Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, CA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Am. Heart Assoc.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bill Lewis
January 10, 2007
Rita, I wish I had been able to contact earlier. A good friend, fellow crew member, and musical jammer.Members of the 55th have put pertinent memories in their e-mails. A man who will be missed.
Bill Lewis
Ron Cain
January 8, 2007
Rita, my sincere condolences to you and the family. I am the grandson of Bub B. Cain who was a brother to your great grandfather Calvin Cain.
Although we have never met, I have met many of your mother's brothers and sisters at the Cain family reunion we hold each year.
I talked with your mother Martha via telephone occasionally. Your mother informed me of the passing of your husband.
Again, my sincere condolences to you and the family.
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