Philip Selden

Philip Selden

In the 1950s Phil Selden, son of Frances Knight Selden and George Golay Selden, grew up with his sister Barbara in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. There he attended Christ the King Elementary School.

Phil, an Eagle Scout, graduated from Cathedral Latin High School, Cleveland, and then from Miami University, Oxford, where he pledged Phi Gamma Delta, attained a B.A. in Psychology and was commissioned as an Ensign through Navy ROTC.

Per Naval orders, Phil was deployed to Vietnam. After his return, Phil completed an MBA at Miami University. Phil and Judi, a "Miami Merger," then moved from Oxford to the Toledo, Ohio area, where Phil joined Owens-Illinois.

Eventually, Phil became President and COO of Bolanis Financial Planning Group and was President of Toledo's chapter of the International Association of Financial Planners. He later served as Chief Compliance Officer with United Advisors.

In retirement, he enjoyed tutoring with Kids Unlimited, catch and release fly-fishing, and perfecting his golf game. And, in case you're an animal lover, just know that Phil became a gifted cat whisperer, first at Toledo Animal Rescue and then at the Humane Association of Warren County. In his role of socializing kittens and cats for adoption, he was pure magic!

Eventually Phil and Judi retired completely and moved to a Cincinnati suburb to enjoy their dear family. Oh, and may I just say with confidence, that no grandfather is more adored. The grand-girls have lasting, wonderful memories of a guy who delighted in them. A gifted T-shirt - Papa –The Myth – The Legend – sums their relationships with Phil.

Phil, an ardent proponent of green burial, rests in Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary in a lovely meadow close to a dense, stately woods that slopes downhill to a timeless creek. There May 24, 2024, a family service honored Phil. A Navy Honor Guard performed its flag ceremony and Taps. Blue butterflies fluttered in, as if on cue, as meadow flowers graced his grave.

Here's a take-away for all who will miss great-guy Phil. We can take comfort in knowing that Phil was much-loved, had a positive impact on people and animals, and lived with humor, wisdom, and enviable courage. He truly enjoyed his time on earth – and that, for sure, counts for something!

Phil will be especially missed by:

Judi Davis Selden – Phil's wife of decades; daughter, Laurel Selden Conrad (Curt); granddaughters Hope Selden Conrad and Kate Selden Conrad

… along with dear relatives and decades-long friends, who are like family.

If you would like to honor Phil, please consider a remembrance donation to: The Humane Association of Warren County, 230 Cook Road, Lebanon, OH 45036 or to the Miami Fund, Miami University, Oxford, OH or to a cause that is meaningful for you.

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