Philip Alfred McNeil
Phil
Philip Alfred McNeil, "Phil", age
70, of Billings passed away peacefully on November 10, 2010 at
the Billings Clinic, surrounded by his loving family.
Phil was born in Caro, Michigan November 23, 1939, to Max and
Mary McNeil, the eldest of five children. Phil graduated from
Caro High School in 1958 and entered the United States Navy
immediately following high school. Phil was married to Jan (Gehrcke) of Traverse City, MI on April 29, 1978, and
together they have three children.
Phil choose to excel in his career as a journeyman
pipefitter, he was a member of Local 85 Plumbers and
Pipefitters of Saginaw, MI for 30 years, and continued in
his post-retirement career as an independent chief pipeline
inspector for MichCon. Phil's extensive travels with his job
took him to many different and interesting places throughout
the United States, one of his favorites of which was
Montana. In 2000 when Phil retired from Local 85, the family
relocated to Billings, MT.
Phil's hobbies included golf, reading, woodworking, puzzles,
hunting and enjoying time with his children and
grandchildren. Phil was a mason and belonged to Masonic
Lodge Ashlar #29. He spent most of his post-retirement
mornings golfing his 18 holes at the Par 3 golf course, and
having coffee and "shooting the bull" with his many friends.
Phil is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Jan; his
children Elizabeth and Mary Sue of Florida, Jason (Sara)
McNeil of Fort Benning, GA, Kristen (Matthew) DeGroat of
Akron, MI, and Shalyn McNeil and fiancé, Clint Harrison of
Fromberg, MT. Grandchildren include Alex, Natalie, Max,
Brady and Owen. Phil is survived by his father Max McNeil of
Caro, MI and younger siblings Marj McNeil of Fairgrove, MI
and Dory (Duane) Beach of Caro, MI.
He is pre-deceased by mother, Mary McNeil and siblings
Robert McNeil, James McNeil and infant brother.
Services will be held Saturday, November 13th, 2010 at 1:00
PM at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary and Crematory, Chaplain
Scott Davies will be officiating.
A special thank you to all of the medical staff at Billings
Clinic ICU and ATU, your grace and kindness in Phil's time
of need will never be forgotten.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to American Heart Association or the charity of one's choosing.
Remembrances
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Jan and
Shady, so sorry for your loss. I called the shop lastweek and heard
things had taken a turn for the worse. My heart goes out to you both. My
thoughts are with you.
Michelle Heiken