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Philip Hahn Obituary
He was born on January 2, 1951, in Thurmont, Maryland, a son of the late Paul Vernon Hahn and Agnes May Six Hahn.
He was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served his country aboard the submarine Flying Fish USS 673 and was employed by Virginia Power for 35 years at the North Anna Nuclear Power Plant were he was the supervisor of the electrical department and was a project manager.
Mr. Hahn is survived by his wife, Susan Claire Hoke Hahn of Gordonsville; one daughter, Jessica Anne Hahn Babington and her husband, Dr. David Babington of Herndon; one son, Christopher Michael Hahn and his wife, Laura, of Richmond; two brothers, Paul Vernon Hahn Jr. and his wife, Jody, of Thurmont, Maryland, and Ted Eugene Hahn and his wife, Sandy, of Raliegh, North Carolina; and four grandchildren, Caroline Elizabeth Hahn, Katherine Anne Hahn, Julia Claire Babington and William Philip Babington.
The family would like to thank Dr. Charles Hess and staff of the hemotology and oncology departments at the University of Virginia Medical Center and Dr. Daniel Fowler and staff at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, for all of their loving care and kindness given to their loved one during his time of need.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2010, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville with interment to follow at Maplewood Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends between 10 and 11 a.m., one hour prior to the funeral service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Orange County Rescue Squad, Box 466, Orange, VA 22960 or to the Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company, Box 297, Gordonsville, VA 22942.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Jean Winfree
July 16, 2010
Susie, I can't imagine the depth of your
loss. I remember when your love affair began all those many years ago in Thurmont. I admire Phil for his courageous battle and know it was as hard for him to say goodbye as it was for you to lose him. May you be embraced by the love of your children and grandchildren, which will keep his
memory alive forever.
Erik and Lina von Rossing
July 15, 2010
I met Phil and Susan in June of 2009 at NIH where Phil and I were undergoing the same transplant procedure. Even though I knew Phil for a short time he left a huge, positive and unforgetable impression upon me and my wife. I will always remember his bright smile and positive attitude. He was truely blessed with a wonderful, loving and beautiful wife and family. My family and I offer all our prayers, thoughts and condolences to Phil's family. I am very sad for his loss.
Roy & Brenda Beger
July 15, 2010
Phil and I met back in 1975 at North Anna. We managed to break as much as we fixed back then and it’s a wonder we were able to keep our jobs. Our paths separated over the years but whenever they did cross it was always a joy to talk to him about his work and especially his family. I will always remember Phil’s eyes would light up when he spoke of his family. He truly loved Susan and his kids. There was still that twinkle of mischief that we shared in the past. We will truly miss Phil, as will all that had the honor to meet and share time with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Susan and your family.
Steve Swarthout
July 14, 2010
So sorry to hear of Phil's passing. I remember him from my time at NAPS.
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shirley irving
July 14, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Afton Mapes
July 14, 2010
Phil truly emboddied the word perseverance. It did not matter how things were looking, in Phil's eyes they were always looking up. His enthusiasm for life was something to be admired, and we can all learn to look at the positive things in life thanks to Phil.
I'll miss hearing about his children and grandchildren and seeing his beaming smile as I walked past his desk. He will surely be missed by his North Anna family. God bless his family but may they find comfort in his memory.
July 14, 2010
Phil and Susan became part of the family when Jessica married my nephew, David, on May 8, 2004. I remember thinking how lucky we all were to welcome the Hahn family in to the mix. We have shared joy and sorrow during the years which has brought us even closer together. I will think about Phil with such sweet admiration and love. I will always remember him behind the camera capturing special moments and with his running shoes on as he, David, Jessica and Chris ran together. I am lucky to have known him, even for such a short period of time. He will be missed and never forgotten.
Jessica Hearn
July 14, 2010
How truly saddened we are to learn of the passing of Mr. Hahn. We were lucky to have known Mr. Hahn and his wife and were priveleged to have cared for him. We will miss his radiant smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Hahn and the entire family during this very difficult time. --The OP 12 Nurses at the NIH.
Jessica Hearn
July 14, 2010
We are truly saddened by the loss of Mr. Hahn here on OP 12 at the NIH. We were blessed to have known him and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time. Jessica Hearn RN and all of the OP 12 staff
Diane & Scott Thomas
July 14, 2010
Dear Susan,
Your love for Philip transcends all time. You both are an inspiration for us, in humanity, love, and hope. Our prayers are with you and your family.
July 14, 2010
My admiration of Phil was when he spoke of his son and daughter and how pride beamed across his face. A father's LOVE.
It made me think what a good DAD he must be. God Bless his family.
Rick Spiers, Bumpass, Virginia
Tom Phythian
July 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve & Cindy Honchar
July 13, 2010
Dear Sue & Family,
May youu sense the Lord's loving presence today keeping you close to His heart.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. time.
Wayne Earley
July 13, 2010
Phil has been a friend for many years. My God bless you, and your family. He will be missed.
Gary Griffith
July 13, 2010
Phil taught me the lesson that in order to improve you need to go up against or hangout with someone that is better then you in talent. That was a lesson I learned many times when we ran together, and a lesson I can apply in other areas of my life. I will miss Phil and think of him when I'm on the road running.
Jessica Lam
July 13, 2010
I've only met Mr Hahn twice, and that was during his time of illness,but during that time he never complained and each time we had great conversation! May God be with the family during this grieving time! My heart is Grieving for you all! God bless your family!
Mike Brown
July 13, 2010
May God bless you and your family. Phil was a good man, he will be missed.
Valerie & Marina Schendel
July 13, 2010
May the love of family and friends surround you now and in the days to come. Prayers are being said for all of you.
Dan Robertson
July 13, 2010
In 2003, I lost my father in a tragic airline crash. After the service was performed at the church, I stood up to escort my mother out. I didn't make a lot of eye contact with many people as we left. But, there was one set of eyes I did lock on to and it warmed my heart to see Phil sitting near the back row of the church as we exited.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Barry Jacobs
July 13, 2010
Building a tree house for Chris, moving a piano for Susie,carpooling, moving from one house to another,talking about family, watching James Taylor. It was all fun now that I look back on it. We have all been blessed to know and work with Phil. He fought the sickness like no one else I have ever seen; never giving up and hoping to help cure someone else. Unselfish love for his fellow man. God Bless YOU ALL.
Tony Brock
July 13, 2010
Phil was a good man. He was a delight to work with at North Anna. He told us, at North Anna, to remember the important things and to live life in happiness. Tony Brock
Angie and Raleigh Timmons
July 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 13, 2010
You will be sorely missed at North Anna. God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Bob Jones
David Nelson
July 12, 2010
It was truly an honor to know and work with and for Phil over the past 30 years, he was the first top step Electrician that I worked with on a regular basis. I will always remember the encouragement he gave me over the years. May God bless him and his family.
Patty & Dickie Blount
July 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 12, 2010
It was a pleasure working and being in the same company with you for over 20 years. God bless family and friends.
Jay Dodson
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