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Tim Phelan Obituary
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday October 18th, 2011 to celebrate the life of Tim Phelan. The gathering will be held at Rose Neath Funeral Home on 1815 Marshall St. from 5 p.m. until 7p.m.
Tim Phelan was born January 19, 1947 in Connecticut a and passed in the early hours of October 14, 2011. He was 64 years old.
Tim spent the early part of his life in Connecticut, the only son of Mike and Helen Phelan. After high school he attended Paer Art Institute for two years before he volunteered to serve his country in Vietnam. After his discharge, he found employment with the FBI as the staff photographer at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA from 1972 to 1979. Soon after, he and his wife Evangeline and son Murphy relocated to Shreveport, LA to partner in the family business, the OK Cleaners. His life in Shreveport included devoting free time to cooking for the homeless, serving as President of his Church council, and working endless hours at the Red River Revel and Mudbug Festival.
He is survived by his wife Evangeline, his son Murphy, father-in-law Leon Demopulos, sister-in-law Melanie Salter, brothers-in-law Ernest Demopulos and John Demopulos, wife Susan, aunt Kathy Phelan of San Diego, CA, and numerous friends and relatives.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tim Phelan
Pattie Bello
October 24, 2011
Dear Evangeline and Murphy...we have never met, but I know of you both. Mike Phelan was my principal in CT (7-9)his 1st 3 yrs in East Haven, CT., and Tim was a grade or 2 behind me. In recent years we had been in contact due to Atty. Catherine Clark Dorrah who frequented your family business. Her mom and I were very close friends. Mike and I corresponded at times throughout the years. I guess he was one of those persons responsible for my going into education/administration. Those of us in CT send our prayers and deepest sympathies to you both. I am sure Tim will continue to shine down on you both. Pattie Ball Bello
Becky Warren
October 23, 2011
Evangeline, I just heard yesterday of Tim's passing. I am SO sorry. How unspeakably painful this must be for you. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you and your family during this difficult time.
Becky Warren
Lane Mitchell
October 22, 2011
Stunned to hear of Tim's passing. My prayers are with you and Murphy at this difficult time. Such a wonderful guy
The grin never changes.
Georgia Booras
October 21, 2011
El Chico's visit with Murphy and Tonya.
Georgia Booras
October 21, 2011
Having fun with friends.
Georgia Booras
October 21, 2011
Hot Springs golfing 1988.
Georgia Booras
October 21, 2011
The gang at Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans for Tim's 40th.
Georgia Booras
October 21, 2011
Annie and Tim, St. George Christmas program.
Georgia Booras
October 21, 2011
Tim 1982 before the bow ties.
Georgia Booras
October 21, 2011
Tim 1982
Georgia Booras
October 21, 2011
October 20, 2011
So sorry to here about Tim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
George and Laurie Tannehill
Carolyn Cooper
October 20, 2011
Vange & Murphy--
God has granted Tim the peaceful rest he so richly deserves. Knowing him from his Connecticut boyhood, I loved him like a brother. A man of substance, certainly!
With love for you always,
CRC, Tim's "older sister"
Brian Byrd
October 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janice Goodman
October 19, 2011
I am so sorry to hear the news about Tim. I haven't seen Tim in a number of years. We used to "do festivals" together. I know he will be missed. He was a wonderful guy.
Judy & Bob Horne
October 19, 2011
'Vange and Murphy,
We are so very sorry that Tim is no longer with you or with us. He was such a good guy, and the best Irish/Greek there could ever be. I shared the paper letters story with Murphy yesterday, and after we left, Bob reminded me of another -- when we discovered that Tim, Mike Page and Bob could all wiggle their ears!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we wish you peace.
October 18, 2011
Evangeline,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for you and your family. Tim was always so friendly and such a nice guy.
Pat Thatcher
Theresa Hamilton
October 18, 2011
Dear Evangeline,
I am so sorry to hear about Tim's passing. I have known both of you for at least 20 years as a customer of OK Cleaners. Tim always greeted me with a pleasant smile and attitude in spite of his illness. I will sure miss his smiling face early in the mornings. He was such a kind person. God Bless You and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Elizabeth Eisenhart
October 18, 2011
Evangeline,
Our deepest sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Elizabeth and Andrew Eisenhart (Shreveport, LA)
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
October 18, 2011
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Tim Phelan our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Tim. And to Tim it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Tim, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,307 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Tim’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Mark Warren
October 18, 2011
I am at a total loss of words hear about the passing of Tim. It was truly and honor to know Tim and he was such a kind and wonderful person. I shall miss him for he was my friend.
Dick Robertson
October 18, 2011
I was very sorry to learn of your loss. Tim will be missed by our Saturday coffee group, Tim was a wonderful person and we will cherish the memories of our visits. May God bless you and your family.
Dick Robertson
demmye booras
October 18, 2011
Vanna, I am so sorry to hear the news about Tim. God bless you and your family. Everlasting be his memory. You and Murphy are in my prayers.
Tommy and Margaret Booras
October 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Tim was a great guy and a dedicated member of the community. I know he'll be truly missed.
October 18, 2011
Evangeline, I just came back to Florida from NYC and pulled up the paper and Tim's obituary was the 1st thing I saw! I am so, so sorry! Wish that I could be there to give you a hug...Please know that Dan and I have you in our hearts and prayers and I will see you next week. Love, Lola and Dan Herndon
David Gillespie
October 18, 2011
Evangeline, I am so sorry to read of Tim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Becky Cox
October 18, 2011
Evangeline, Tim was such a gentle soul. You are in our hearts and prayers. Dale and Becky Cox
Pam & Joe Ducat
October 18, 2011
Tim was such a good friend. I've known him forever. I will most miss talking and laughing with him. I can't believe I will never hear his voice again.
As we always ended our calls "Love you"...
Love and prayers to the family.
October 18, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
David, Evelyn, and Alexander Fuller
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