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Phillip Zook Obituary
April 12, 1956-March 23, 2014
Sparks, NV
Phillip Zook died at home in Sparks, NV, with his family at his side. As an architect and accessibility expert, Phill touched the lives of people across the country. Although he spent the last several years living and working in Nevada, Phill had an affinity for the East Coast, with particular fondness for his many happy years in Boston, MA, Carrboro, NC, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Phill is survived by his wife, Kate; his daughters Hallie (Austin) Ribelin, Ridley Zook, Meghan (Alex) Reed, and Jessica Copeland; two grandsons; mother Gerry Zook; and siblings Martin Zook, Martha Spinhirne, and Byron Zook and their families. The family will celebrate Phill's life by planting his garden in the spring.
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Rex Pace
April 28, 2014
I had the good fortune to have work with Phil on several projects. I am grateful to him for involving me in his efforts, and for the knowledge and insights that I gained and of course all the fresh eggs. Phil was a unique individual, a defender of the civil rights of people with disabilities, willing to tell it like it is, who used his creativity to make this place better world. I will always have a fond memories of our times together in North Carolina before we both moved on to other places and phases of our lives. Phil will live on in many ways including all the places across this country that now more accessible for everyone because of his life.
I wish his family all the best that can be at this difficult time.
Leigh Anne DeCamp (Fields)
April 15, 2014
Thinking of Phil's family at this sad time. What a fun guy he was back in our Langley High School days. Great memories. Rest in Peace.
Terry Kitay
April 15, 2014
I worked with and admired Phill in a professional capacity. He was very well respected in his field, and a great help to me in my law practice. I was terribly saddened to hear of his illness and passing. I have his family in my thoughts, and wish you all peace and comfort in knowing how much he will be missed.
Stephanie Leong
April 12, 2014
I'm so sorry learn of Phillip's death so young. I was a classmate at Langley. He will be missed. Blessed be his wonderful memory.
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Terra O'Zoe
April 11, 2014
I vividly recall Phillip in high school. What a brightness he brought to the world even then. My condolences to his loved ones, how blessed you were to have him in your life though I don't envy the empty space his death must leave you with.
Betsy Heyward O'Reilly
April 11, 2014
Phillip was a high school classmate of mine. So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Hatsie Heyward Charbonneau
April 11, 2014
Members of the Langley High School class of l974 were very sad to learn of Phil's passing. We are having our 40th reunion in June and will light a candle for Phil to honor his memory. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
philip schnibbe
April 11, 2014
I remeber the last time we ran into each other, Tyson's Corners really had changed!! We did enjoy ourselves didn't we. Take Care, you are remembered.
Ashley Basnight
April 1, 2014
Ridley,
I am so sorry about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Ashley Basnight
March 31, 2014
Ridley, we are so sorry to read about your Dad. Please know we are thinking of you and your family.
Love you,
Gary, Donna and Meredith Reiter
Dell, Jessica R. and Lillian Williamson
Jen Howell
March 29, 2014
Thank you for sharing your life with Kate. You brought joy and love to each other and peace to her heart. What a wonderful gift to each other. Blessings to all of the family and friends.
R. Ortiz
March 29, 2014
You will always be in our heart…
Mark Wales
March 28, 2014
Our paths met on many occasions and Phil was so easy to like. I prayed for him in his illness and I will pray for you now. We will miss him.
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