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Philip Sterling Obituary

STERLING-Philip A., Born on January 11, 1936 in Lebanon, IN, passed away on January 3, 2007 in Roseville, CA at the age of 70 years. A retired US Air Force Major, and retired Lockheed Martin Employee, Philip was the husband of Rita Mae Wise Sterling, native of Weirton, WV; father of Brad (Caroline) and Bryan Sterling of CA; and Suzanne Denson of NE and Philis Sterling of AR; 5 grandchildren; sister, Janey Eaton of KS.
Services on Wed 1/10/07 all at Lambert Funeral Home, 400 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, CA. Burial with Military Honors to follow at East Lawn Mem. Park, Greenback Lane, Sacramento, CA. In lieu of Flowers, Contributions to the American Heart Assoc.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Jan. 10, 2007.

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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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