Philip M. Golden

Our dear Friend, Brother, Husband, and Father Philip Golden left this world to return Home on the morning of Monday, October 24th 2011 at the age of 64.

Phil was born in San Jose, California on September 9th, 1947 to Philip R. and Ann M. (Bettencourt) Golden. He graduated from Saint Francis High School and then joined the Air Force where he served for four years. He returned home to California and enjoyed a 30 year career with the United States Postal Service until he retired in 1997.

Phil was married to his wife Mary (Tyo) Golden on May 17th 2008 in Billings, Montana.

He loved to fish, golf and play pickleball. He was an outstanding volunteer in many areas of the YMCA and participated in the “Walk N’ Talk with the Doc” program with Cheryl Cook. Phil was well-known for his giving spirit. He gave of his time freely whenever he could and has helped a great many people who will never forget him. He was an active member of the AA community and will be remembered as a success story with almost 9 years of sobriety.

Phil was preceded in death by his father Philip Golden; step-mother Doris Stenberg, mother Ann Bettencourt and brother Steven Patrick Golden.

Phil is survived by: his wife Mary (Tyo) Golden; daughter Esther Golden; son Robert Golden; step-son Kelly Mullins (Emily); granddaughter Ariel; sisters Margaret Grant (Steve), Elizabeth Cuevas (Peter) & Maria Orris (Eric); brothers David Golden (Kim), William Golden (Peggy), Dan Golden (Jan), & step-brother Steven Golden (Hedi).

He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and countless true friends.

The Family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to nurses Virginia, Kathy, & Dacia; DRs., Graves, & Legg as well as the rest of the staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital that had a hand in helping Phil.

Phil would want you all to
remember that when times are difficult, just

Breathe

    and

      pray!

Remembrances

To the Family of Phil Golden,
We at the Y considered Phil part of our family. He always had a smile and a cheerful word for anyone he spoke to. I knew him personally, as he volunteered to do some filing for me. He was a very giving person, and proud of his family. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He will be deeply missed by us all. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.

Kathleen Garibay
Community Support Coordinator
Billings Family YMCA

Warmest wishes to Mary and all of Phil’s survivors. Phil was a Board member of the 644 Alano Association and did a great job of serving his club. He took notes at our meetings and distributed them faithfully to the other members. His gentle demeanor and kind face will be missed...........Tom Kraft President 644 Alano Association and long time member of the 644 Group.

To the Golden family:

There wasn’t a time I saw Phil that didn’t brighten my day....whether it was on the way to pickleball, doing volunteer work at the Y, or getting ready to walk and talk with the doc. He was always smiles and if he wasn’t with Mary he always had to fill me in on how active she was and whether she was working or doing what not; he adored her. My prayers and thoughts are with this family and I hope they can be at ease knowing he is in a better place. It was an honor for me to know Phil, and he will be missed.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Lehigh