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Michael Phelps Obituary

PHELPS Memorial services for Michael Fredrick Phelps, 54, will be held 11AM Friday, June 1, 2007 at St. Catherines Catholic Church 1649 Kingsley Avenue Orange Park, Florida with Father James R. Boddie, Jr. Officiating. Inurnment will follow at 2PM in JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS CEMETERY. Mr. Phelps served his country proudly in the United States Air Force serving in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Colleen Phelps; daughter, Tara Phelps; mother, Jane Phelps; sister, Liz Riley; and many other loving family members and friends. Mr. Phelps was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother who will be greatly missed by all that loved and knew him. Family will receive friends on Thursday, May 31, 2007 from 5PM-7PM at JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, Florida. Family requests memorials in Michael Phelp's name be made payable to Kay Verble in care of the Northeast Brain Tumor Support at 822 A1A North Suite 300, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082 (904) 273-8755 www.Sontagfoundation.org . Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 30, 2007.

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Catherine (Jeanette) Swain

June 1, 2007

Colleen and Tara,

My deepest sympathies are with you at this difficult time. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.

Terri Gollnick

June 1, 2007

Colleen - I am truly sorry for your loss. You and Tara are and will always be in my prayers.

Brooke Brady

June 1, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Pat and Tom and Katie Jones

May 31, 2007

Colleen and Tara,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of Mike. Take comfort in knowing that he is with you always in spirit and is at peace. May God be with you and grant you His eternal comfort as you mourn Mike's passing into eternal joy.

Archie & Vicki Donaldson

May 31, 2007

Colleen and Tara,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Kim Davis

May 30, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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