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Phillip Tibey Obituary

TIBEY - Phillip E., 87, passed away Easter Sunday morning, April 12th, 2009. Born in Cleveland, OK, Phil spent most of his boyhood growing up in Oklahoma City, graduating from John Carroll High School before enlisting in the U.S. Coastguard where he served in the Pacific during WWII. Phil married Mary Elizabeth Jones in October of 1948, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Tulsa and graduated from the University of Tulsa Law School in 1957. He worked as an attorney for Skelly and Getty Oil Companies until retiring in 1982. He and Mary gave many years in service to Neighbor for Neighbor and Meals On Wheels. He is survived by: his sister, Lou Ann Williams of Florida; a son, Mark P. Tibey and his wife, Sandi of Broken Arrow; daughters, Lisa Mabrey King and her husband, Don of Tulsa and Debbie Tibey of Fallbrook, CA; grandchildren, Sean, Conor and Dylan Mabrey of Tulsa and Aimee, Ashley and Phillip M. Tibey of Broken Arrow. Family will receive friends at Southwood Colonial Chapel, 91st between Harvard and Yale, on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., with a funeral mass at Resurrection Catholic Church at 4804 S. Fulton, Tulsa, on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at 10 a.m. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500 www. southwoodcolonialchapel.com Phillip E. Tibey

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Published by Tulsa World on Apr. 15, 2009.

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David Thomas D.D.S.

April 28, 2009

Phil was always a great patient in our dental office. His soft voice & friendly smile will be missed. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Memories are a legacy of LOVE. May happy memories carry you though this sorrowful time.

Dr. David Thomas D.D.S.
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Karen Saunders, hygenist
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Jim & Kathy Hunt

April 16, 2009

Mark, Lisa and Debbie,
For me your Dad was a beacon of compassion, a spiritual guide and a delight to be around. He had a tremendous positive impact on my life and decisions I have made. He loved you all so much. I am sure his blessings will be with you and your famililies. Love.

Laurie Loftin

April 15, 2009

Praying that God will uphold your family with his strength through this time.

Nancy Brown

April 15, 2009

Lisa, Mark & Debbie,
I remember your dad fondly when I was at St. John's and he would visit. My thoughts and prayers are with all your family. May God's love bring you comfort and peace.

Judith Porter

April 15, 2009

Phillip Tibey was one of my father's best friends. My father was Johnson Porter. My mom, Jeannette Porter sends here condolences from here in Rhode Island. He was a lovely man.

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